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What's MacMolecule2?

MacMolecule2 is the successor to our MacMolecule 1.0, MacMolecule1.5, and MacMolecule 1.7 programs.   MacMolecule2 reads a molecule specification file and displays it on your computer screen.  With MacMolecule2's fast rendering engine you can open molecules with thousands of atoms and rotate them in real-time with the mouse.  These large molecules are rendered with excellent quality and speed.

Why Demo?

The demo version is a good opportunity for users to try our program to see if it will suit their purposes.  Although some features of the demo are disabled, users should be able to get a good feel for how our program can help them explore and present molecules with amazing ease.  There is a freeware version call MacMolecule2 Lite available from <http://www.molvent.com/download>.

Demo features

The demo version can not save files, record quicktime movies, export to GIF, PICT, or BMP, and has a small "demo banner" in the center of the molecule display.  On the other hand, the demo can read PDB files and scripted MacMolecule2 files and perform all display, search, and manipulation functions.  All of MacMolecule2's core capabilities can be explored with the enclosed sample files.

How do I buy it?

We've priced the full version of MacMolecule2 at $39(US).  Information on how to buy a full working version of MacMolecule2 is available on the world wide web at <http://www.molvent.com/buy> or in the "How to Purchase" document accompanying this demo.

Support

Purchasing the full version MacMolecule entitles the purchaser to 1 year of technical support via email and  6 months of free software updates as they are made available.  Contact mvsupport@molvent.com for more information.

Features

The following is a summary of the features available in the full version of MacMolecule2:

    * Very fast rendering speed and file opening.
    * Low memory requirements.
    * Runs on MacOS back to 7.1 and Windows back to 3.11 (with
      Win32s).
    * Direct reading of all MacMolecule files.
    * Direct reading of PDB files.
    * Quicktime movie recording of molecule manipulations, with
      pause.
    * Color printing.
    * Various file export formats:
         o GIF file export for direct inclusion into web pages.
         o PICT file export (MacOS only).
         o BMP file export (Windows only).
    * Copy molecule to system clipboard as PICT or BMP.
    * User definable preferences in easy to use dialog.
    * Ultra configurable selection language to find parts of
      large molecules:
         o Regular expression language to select atoms by their
           associated comments.
         o Very fast selection of atoms by number.
         o Extensive repertoire of combinatorial operators
           including union, intersection, XOR, and 2-way
           subtraction.
         o Selection inversion.
         o Ability to easily save expressions by name AND
           include them in any molecule file.
    * An extensive list of molecule modification commands:
         o Hide atoms with eraser tool or hide the current
           selection.
         o Color the current selection.
         o Set the molecule's light source direction.
         o Background color.
         o Stick color.
         o Measurement line color.
    * Popular viewing modes:
         o Wire frame with smooth antialiased lines
         o Ball and Stick
         o Space filling
         o Ribbon Wire
         o Ribbon Filled
    * Zooming from menu item.
    * Stereo viewing which is completely interractive.
    * Auto rotation with control over degrees, speed, and
      number of iterations.
    * Scriptable views: Script views automatically by modifying
      the molecule and saving the modifications to a view.
    * Annotated text: Any view may be annotated with up to
      32000 characters of didactic text.
    * Molecule windows contain: (as sampled in our manual)
         o A list box for all views. Click on the name of any
           view of a molecule to show it instantly.
         o A text box containing a view's didactic text.
         o A toolbar for modifying the molecule and
           measurements:
              + Measure distance
              + Measure angle
              + Measure dihedral angle
         o A status area for viewing any atom's comments.
    * Please see our manual for more detail.

The Fine Print

MacMolecule2 Demo is © 1995-1997 Molecular Ventures, Inc.; all rights reserved.

This is a legal agreement between you and Molecular Ventures, Inc. covering your use of MacMolecule2 Demo.  Be sure to read the following agreement before using the software.  IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT USE THE SOFTWARE AND DESTROY ALL COPIES OF IT.

The software is owned by Molecular Ventures, Inc. and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions.  Therefore, you must treat the software like any other copyrighted material (e.g. a book or musical recording).

You MAY NOT DISTRIBUTE the software on any disk costing more than $6 without explicit permission from Molecular Ventures, Inc.  You MAY NOT DISTRIBUTE the software on any CD without explicit permission from Molecular Ventures, Inc.

You may not rent or lease the software, nor may you modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the software.  If you violate any part of this agreement, your right to use this software terminates automatically and you are then required destroy all copies of this software in your possession.

The software and related documentation are provided ÒAS ISÓ and without warranty of any kind and Molecular Ventures, Inc. expressly disclaims all other warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.  Under no circumstances shall Molecular Ventures, Inc. be liable for any incidental, special or consequential damages that result from the use or inability to use the software or related documentation, even if Molecular Ventures, Inc. has been advised of the possibility of such damages.  

This software is not designed or intended for use or resale as on-line control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines or weapons systems in which the failure of the software could lead directly to death, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage ("high risk activities").  Molecular Ventures, Inc. specifically disclaims any express or implied warranty or fitness for high risk activities.

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