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I had a similar issue, building fragments which are smaller than 6
residues (didn't realize that fact; thanks Paul).  Instead of asking, I
just went ahead and tried a different method; that is, building from
scratch by doing the "add terminal residue" routine then manually
fitting;refining.

Another issue I had with the baton-Main chain was, occasionally it did
work.  Now, when it did, I could not do any real space refinement (it
just gave wierd results, with triangles of atoms located all over the
place, no real sense to be made of it).  So I just stopped it all
together, until I can figure out what was happening.

One question I have on the terminal residue thing.  Is it possible to
build the other way, that is, build toward the beginning?  I have a
fragment which starts at residue 12, and I need to build it back to
residue 3 or so.  I tried by using the add terminal residue feature, and
it does work, but the geometry it inserts is very goofy (the carbonyl is
very wrong, and needs a lot of work).  Is there an easier way?

Thanks

Dave
>>> "Noinaj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 07/17/06 12:41 PM >>>
Hi,

I am using Coot to build a model into experimental density map and have
a question about the calpha to mainchain conversion.  Using a partially
build model, I used the Ca Baton mode to build in atoms along the main
chain that were missing.  I then attempted to convert the calpha atoms
to mainchain using the CaZone --> Mainchain feature.  The problem is
that nothing happens.  I can see that the program (Coot) is searching
the database of fragments, but then it stops and nothing happens.  

The calpha --> mainchain conversion seems to work with some atom zones
and not with others.  My question is, if Coot cannot find a suitable
mainchain fragment for my atom zone in the database, what other option
do I have for converting the atom zone into mainchain?  

I am using a partially built model and simply manually building in the
'missing bits'.  Which model building program is best for this type of
build?  Thanks in advance for all feedback!



Cheers,
Nick






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