CrystalMaker provides a number of pre-set model types for every structure. You can instantly switch between these structural representations using the Model menu: Space FillingSpace Filling models plot atoms at their correct relative sizes. If bonds have been defined, then atom overlap corrections are applied, so that spheres appear to blend into each other. Ball-and-StickBall-and-Stick models are a popular way of visualizing atomic positions and connectivity. By default, atoms are plotted as spheres, at 40% of their space-filling radii, with a minimum size of 0.15 Å.
StickStick models hide the individual atom spheres and emphasize the connectivity of a structure. Bond cylinders or lines are drawn between atom centres.
WireframeWireframe models are similar to stick models, but faster to manipulate because there is less rendering required. These models are ideal for complex structures, where you need to visualize large-scale topologies. PolyhedralPolyhedral plots provide great flexibility, with the possibility of displaying both coordination polyhedra and ball-and-stick styles within the same model.
Thermal EllipsoidThermal Ellipsoid plots are available when your crystal structure has temperature factor data (sometimes called "atomic displacement parameters"). The directions and extents of atomic motions, or positional disorder, are indicated by probability surfaces - in the shape of ellipsoids (for the general case), or spheres (isotropic temperature factors).
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