Hello ChimeraX,

I wanted to reach out and inquire about the ChimeraX tool. I see that it has the ability to save in multiple different formats, but I have a question about conversion into alternative formats.

I found details about this tool looking for a PDB to STL file conversion and came across this page: https://www.cgl.ucsf.edu/chimerax/ and looking at the filetypes you interact with listed on this page: https://www.cgl.ucsf.edu/chimerax/docs/user/commands/save.html

I see that it works with PDB files, which are used for modeling in some VR and AR environments such as Calcflow and Nanome. Would ChimeraX have the ability to import PDB files and export them as STL files for 3D printing? I ask this as I research ways to make AR and VR more accessible to classrooms.

Sincerely,

Joshua Hori

Accessible Technology Coordinator

Information Educational Technology

Academic Technology Services

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Davis, CA 95616

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