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Visualizing PDB Structures with UCSF Chimera

This tutorial series will enable viewers to become proficient in using UCSF Chimera (Version 1.17)1 an extensible molecular modeling software. Topics covered range from foundational selections and actions to more complex subjects like structure analysis and animation.

To access the individual sections, click on the links under each tutorial and hit “Play” on the video. The video will start playing at the indicated time.

Tutorial 1 – Getting Started with Chimera



    Tutorial 2 – Menu Selections & Basic Actions



      Tutorial 3 – Advanced Selection Methods



        Tutorial 4 – Further Depiction Options



          Tutorial 5 – Structure Analysis & Comparison



            Tutorial 6 – Creating an Animation



              Tutorial 7 – Workarounds for the Lack of Undos



                1. Note, UCSF Chimera has reached end-of-life and is no longer being developed or supported. By contrast, a new software called ChimeraX is under active development. Many features discussed in this tutorial are available in ChimeraX, though the interface might be different. Learn more about UCSF Chimera vs. ChimeraX.