< Index >3D SceneThe Scene widget provides the three-dimensional visualisation of the loaded molecules.All activated Representations are shown here. ![]() The Scene has two distinct modes:
Rotate ModeIn the Rotate Mode, the user can zoom, rotate or translate the view by pressing the mouse buttons and moving the mouse:
For users with less then three mouse buttons exist special combinations, so that BALLView also works well with only one mouse button:
Picking Mode (Identifying parts of molecules)The Picking Mode is designed to identify parts of molecules or to select them for special tasks.
Once you entered the picking mode the cursor will change to a cross. Now you are able to select a single items.
Multiple items are selected using a selection rectangle(hold left-mouse-button while moving the mouse over the area you want to select).
Any selected objects become instantly colored
(normally yellow, see image above). In the MolecularControl,
the checkboxes for the entries of these items become checked. The user can also deselect picked objects
by using the right button (or for users with only one mouse button, by using the left mouse button and the Shift-modifier).
Selection ColorThe color for selected objects can be changed in the DisplayProperties dialog.Background ColorThe background color can be changed in the Preferences under the point "3D View"->"Common".![]() |