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3D Molecular Model

Interactive 3D Molecular Models let users explore molecular structures in real-time, enhancing understanding of molecular shapes and interactions. With Copilot, you can easily rotate, zoom, and adjust models for detailed analysis. In the following sections, you will find examples of how to interact with 3D models to gain deeper insights into molecular structures.

Add glow

Show sphere.

Change to licorice and surface with opacity 0.1

Cartoon View of Molecular Structures:

This representation shows the secondary structure of proteins and the backbone of nucleic acids. It is a very common visualization method but is not applicable to small molecules, sugars, lipids, or ions.

Backbone View of Molecular Structures:

This representation shows the backbone trace of proteins and the backbone of nucleic acids. It is not applicable to small molecules, sugars, lipids, or ions.

Spheres View of Atoms in Molecular Structures:

This representation shows each atom as a sphere, with the radius based on the van der Waals radius. The size can be customized, emphasizing the atoms while hiding the bonds.

Ball and Stick Molecular Model:

This representation displays each atom as a small sphere and each bond as a stick, creating a balanced emphasis on both the atoms and the bonds.

Licorice Molecular Visualization Model:

This representation shows each bond as a stick, with atoms indicated by color rather than shape. The emphasis is on the bonds, while ions are represented as small spheres.

Surface Model for Molecular Shape:

This representation displays a thin envelope around a molecule, emphasizing its overall shape. It is often used with varying opacity levels to layer with other visualization methods.

Mesh Representation of Molecular Surface:

This representation features a thin, semi-transparent mesh envelope around a molecule. Lowering the mesh level enhances the detail visible in the molecular surface.

Glow Effect in Molecular Visualization:

This representation features a transparent, spherical glow around each atom, enhancing visibility. It works best when combined with the licorice model.