Hi Ben, This isn't yet available. PyMOL only support inside and outside color on surface objects (surfaces from maps), not surface representations (what we typically consider a surface).
I'll let you know if this changes. Cheers, -- Jason On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 5:57 PM, Ben Roberts <b...@roberts.geek.nz> wrote: > Hi, > > Having prepared and superimposed the binding pockets that I spoke of in my > earlier email, I'm now trying to come up with a way of producing high > resolution images of them. > > The problem I'm now facing is that I can't seem to come up with a high-res > rendering that clearly distinguishes between the inside and outside of the > binding pocket. Well, that's not quite accurate. But I have three options > I've been able to identify, all of which are less than ideal. > > My first option is to use the standard rendering engine (i.e., no ray > tracing). Problem: That severely limits my resolution and image quality. > > My second option is to use ray tracing with double-sided lighting. Problem: > The ray tracing, even more than the standard rendering, makes it all but > impossible for the viewer to distinguish between the inside and the outside > of the binding pocket. > > My third option is to use ray tracing with single-sided lighting. Problem: > The "protein" side of the binding pocket then comes out as an unsightly solid > black colour. > > I've tried to install POV-Ray on my Mac, to no avail. I downloaded and > installed version 3.6 from the POV-Ray web site, but when I tried to run the > executable, it unceremoniously carked it. Also, it didn't place an x-povray > on my command line, nor in the POV-Ray directory, that I could find. So > unless I've overlooked something, that avenue is closed to me. I'm loath to > try compiling POV-Ray from source. > > Having said all that, is there a known way to generate images that are (a) > high-resolution, (b) lit up (at least to an extent) from both sides, and (c) > in such a style that it's easy for a casual viewer to distinguish the inside > from the outside? > > Thanks, > Ben > > -- > For greater security, I support S/MIME encryption. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > uberSVN's rich system and user administration capabilities and model > configuration take the hassle out of deploying and managing Subversion and > the tools developers use with it. Learn more about uberSVN and get a free > download at: http://p.sf.net/sfu/wandisco-dev2dev > > _______________________________________________ > PyMOL-users mailing list (PyMOL-users@lists.sourceforge.net) > Info Page: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/pymol-users > Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/pymol-users@lists.sourceforge.net > -- Jason Vertrees, PhD PyMOL Product Manager Schrodinger, LLC (e) jason.vertr...@schrodinger.com (o) +1 (603) 374-7120 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get a FREE DOWNLOAD! and learn more about uberSVN rich system, user administration capabilities and model configuration. Take the hassle out of deploying and managing Subversion and the tools developers use with it. http://p.sf.net/sfu/wandisco-d2d-2 _______________________________________________ PyMOL-users mailing list (PyMOL-users@lists.sourceforge.net) Info Page: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/pymol-users Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/pymol-users@lists.sourceforge.net
