Generation of molecular surfaces for graphic display

Abstract A procedure is described for the generation of a variety of molecular surfaces using a ‘bit’ lattice, and avoiding the computational load imposed by geometric techniques. The procedure is well suited to minicomputers used to host calligraphic displays, and is flexible in terms of resolution and size of surface, and permits several styles of display. The procedure may be used as a standalone program, or as part of a real-time molecular manipulation system.

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