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From: John Stone (johns_at_ks.uiuc.edu)
Date: Fri Nov 18 2005 - 11:06:36 CST

Hi Angelo,
  You can use the 'graphics' or 'draw' commands for this purpose.
Depending on what's easiest for you, I'd suggest taking a look at
some of the VMD script library examples that do things like this.
Here's a simple one I wrote that draws a parametric surface, which
could conceivably be used for your purpose:
  http://www.ks.uiuc.edu/Research/vmd/script_library/scripts/3dparplot/

And another:
  http://www.ks.uiuc.edu/Research/vmd/script_library/scripts/3dgraph/

Between those two examples, I think you'll have enough to get what you want.

  John

On Thu, Nov 17, 2005 at 05:31:01PM -0500, rossi_at_york.cuny.edu wrote:
> Hello Everyone:
>
> I would like to use the vmd graphics primitives to construct a stilized
> version of a cyclodextrin molecule using vmd primitives. Please refer to
>
> http://www.york.cuny.edu/~rossi/research/cyclodextrins.htm
>
> for a few examples.
>
> Then, I want to superimpose a molecular model beta-CD on top of this
> stilized version. VMD would be great for this!
>
> Basically, cyclodextrin molecules are truncated hollow cones constructed
> from sucrose moities. I am particularly interested in perspective views
> and shading. Please see the examples.
>
> I really appreciate any help you are willing to provide.
>
> Warm regards,
>
> Angelo 

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