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We are preparing our new cluster, Cardinal, and updating our software pages as we progress. Some software has been installed on Cardinal, but access to these programs is restricted unless you have access to the cluster. Therefore, even if you see some software listed under Cardinal, you will not be able to access it until we open the cluster to the public.

VMD

VMD is a visulaization program for the display and analysis of molecular systems.

Availability and Restrictions

Versions

The following versions of VMD are available on OSC clusters:

Version Owens Pitzer Cardinal
1.9.3 X X X
1.9.4 (alpha) X* X*  
1.9.4a55     X*
* Current default version

Access

VMD is for academic purposes only. Please review the license agreement before you use this software.

Publisher/Vendor/Repository and License Type

TCBG, Beckman Institute/ Open source

Usage

Usage on Owens and Pitzer

Using VMD with OSC OnDemand

It is recommended to use VMD with OSC OnDemand. On the OnDemand page launch the VMD GUI from the interactive apps dropdown menu. This will open the VMD Main, OpenGL Display, and terminal windows. End a session through the VMD Main window by selecting File → Quit.

See VMD Tutorials for basic VMD usage instructions.

Further Reading 

Supercomputer: 
Cardinal
Owens
Pitzer
Technologies: 
GPU-enabled
Fields of Science: 
Visualization