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==Generating printable files on Proteopedia== | ==Generating printable files on Proteopedia== | ||
Proteopedia integrates a dedicated '''Print3D''' tool within each molecular scene, enabling users to effortlessly generate 3D-printable molecular models directly from its pages. The tool is powered by [https://github.com/mariusmihasan/3DP-Jmol '''3DP-Jmol'''], a script that analyzes the structural data and automatically scales the model’s geometry to match the printable volume of a medium-size desktop 3D printer (e.g., Ender-3, 210×210×210 mm). During this process, the tool evaluates the molecular bounding box, atom radii, and bond lengths, then proportionally adjusts all dimensions to achieve a realistic and mechanically robust print scale — preserving scientific accuracy while ensuring manufacturability. For advanced users, [https://github.com/mariusmihasan/3DP-Jmol '''3DP-Jmol'''] may also be used in conjunction with the [https://jmol.sourceforge.net/ '''Jmol'''] program, providing full access to its scripting capabilities and advanced export features. | Proteopedia integrates a dedicated '''Print3D''' tool within each molecular scene, enabling logged users to effortlessly generate 3D-printable molecular models directly from its pages. The tool is powered by [https://github.com/mariusmihasan/3DP-Jmol '''3DP-Jmol'''], a script that analyzes the structural data and automatically scales the model’s geometry to match the printable volume of a medium-size desktop 3D printer (e.g., Ender-3, 210×210×210 mm). During this process, the tool evaluates the molecular bounding box, atom radii, and bond lengths, then proportionally adjusts all dimensions to achieve a realistic and mechanically robust print scale — preserving scientific accuracy while ensuring manufacturability. For advanced users, [https://github.com/mariusmihasan/3DP-Jmol '''3DP-Jmol'''] may also be used in conjunction with the [https://jmol.sourceforge.net/ '''Jmol'''] program, providing full access to its scripting capabilities and advanced export features. | ||
Step-by-step guide for automatic generation of printable files on Proteopedia | ==Step-by-step guide for automatic generation of printable files on Proteopedia== | ||
=== Open a | === Open a structure and access the '''Print3D''' tool === | ||
Navigate to any Proteopedia page (for example, [[Introduction_to_protein_structure]]). The corresponding 3D structure will load in the viewer on the right. | Log in with your Proteopedia Username and password. Navigate to any Proteopedia page (for example, [[Introduction_to_protein_structure]]). The corresponding 3D structure will load in the viewer on the right. | ||
[[Image:Print3D_button_in_Proteopedia.png|thumb|left|400px|The '''Print3D''' button on a Proteopedia page]] | [[Image:Print3D_button_in_Proteopedia.png|thumb|left|400px|The '''Print3D''' button on a Proteopedia page]] | ||
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* '''Surface''' — to highlight molecular topology and binding sites. | * '''Surface''' — to highlight molecular topology and binding sites. | ||
* '''Ball & Stick''' — atom-level detail for ligands or small molecules; usually impractical for large proteins or complexes. | * '''Ball & Stick''' — atom-level detail for ligands or small molecules; usually impractical for large proteins or complexes. | ||
* '''Proteopedia Scene''' — attempts to render the current page’s scene directly; may not work for all scenes. | * '''Proteopedia Scene''' — attempts to render the current page’s scene directly; may not work for all scenes. This is not fully implemented and only available for a few users. | ||
''Note:'' Some representations may be unavailable for a given structure because they are not printable in a reliable way. | ''Note:'' Some representations may be unavailable for a given structure because they are not printable in a reliable way. | ||
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|resin / - / no | |resin / - / no | ||
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|no profile needed, default settings worked, just be sure to add supports. EVO supports worked well enough. Post processing steps: 1)washing: at least 10 min. 2) support removal 3)curring: at least 10 min on a Elegoo Mercury Plus V3.0 | |no profile needed, default settings worked, just be sure to add supports. EVO supports worked well enough. Post-processing steps: 1)washing: at least 10 min. 2) support removal 3)curring: at least 10 min on a Elegoo Mercury Plus V3.0 | ||
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== Other relevant resources == | == Other relevant resources == | ||
[Proteopedia gallery of 3D printed models] - examples of 3D printed molecular models from Proteopedia users. | [Print3D_models_gallery Proteopedia gallery of 3D printed models] - examples of 3D printed molecular models from Proteopedia users. | ||
[https://3d.nih.gov/ NIH 3D Print Exchange] - an open, community-driven portal to download, share, and create bioscientific and medical 3D models, including for 3D printing. | [https://3d.nih.gov/ NIH 3D Print Exchange] - an open, community-driven portal to download, share, and create bioscientific and medical 3D models, including for 3D printing. | ||
