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[https://www.cgl.ucsf.edu/chimera/ Chimera] is very popular among structural biologists for visualization of atomic models and [[density maps]]. Chimera is free for non-commercial use, and requires a license for commercial use. | [https://www.cgl.ucsf.edu/chimera/ Chimera] is very popular among structural biologists for visualization of atomic models and [[density maps]]. Chimera is free for non-commercial use, and requires a license for commercial use. | ||
Chimera is easier to use than [[PyMOL]]. However, [[FirstGlance in Jmol]] is much easier than Chimera, and also provides a great deal more help and background information. | Chimera is easier to use than [[PyMOL]]. However, [[FirstGlance in Jmol]] is much easier than Chimera, and also provides a great deal more help and background information. Each program has its strengths and weaknesses. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Introduction to molecular visualization]] | *[[Introduction to molecular visualization]] | ||
*[[Molecular modeling and visualization software]] | *[[Molecular modeling and visualization software]] | ||
