# pymol

## Summary

+ **Module Name:** pymol
+ **Support Level:** Secondary Support
+ **Software Access Level:** Open Access
+ **Home Page:** [http://pymolwiki.org/index.php/Main_Page](http://pymolwiki.org/index.php/Main_Page)

## Software Description

PyMOL is a Python-enhanced molecular graphics program. It excels at 3D
visualization of proteins, small molecules, density, surfaces, and
trajectories. It also includes molecular editing, ray tracing, and
movies. It also has a number of third party plugins available. Currently
installed third party plugins at MSI are: Caver v2, Mole, and EMovie.
## General Linux

To run this software
[interactively](https://www.msi.umn.edu/remote-access) in a Linux
environment use the commands:

    module load pymol
    pymol

To install PyMOL on your own system contact <help@msi.umn.edu> to
receive the PyMOL credentials. Additional Information [PyMOL
Wiki](http://pymolwiki.org/index.php/Main_Page)