If m is your model, then the list of polymeric chain IDs is m.chains.chain_ids. If you want all chain IDs including those containing only ligands/water, try m.residues.unique_chain_ids.

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Sent: 29 June 2021 19:44
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Subject: [chimerax-users] Accessing Chain IDs

Hi team! I have what I hope is an easy question. I'm accessing ChimeraX commands via python script, and I need a list of the Chain IDs. I'm currently getting the number of chains using the num_chains property. I've done quite a bit of digging through documentation and can only find ways to rename, or view interfaces, but I can't seem to find any specific command to list them. I feel as though it must be so basic, no one has needed to ask. :)

Thanks for your help,
Diana Lee

Graduate Student

Luque Lab, SDSU VII