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A few observations can be drawn from these responses:
 
A few observations can be drawn from these responses:
#Users will prefer software that is written specifically for their domain of interest.
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#Users seems to prefer software that is general purpose.
 
#Large datasets must be handled efficiently.
 
#Large datasets must be handled efficiently.
#Scripting or other ability to extend the tool is required.
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#Good quality documentation/tutorials is required.
#Publication quality output is a valued bonus.
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#Ability to read multiple formats is useful.

Revision as of 13:30, 24 November 2014

Comments on the respondents' second most used visualisation tool.

47 replies were given.

The most commonly used tools, with links to answers are:

  1. gnuplot - 5 replies
  2. Materials Studio - 3 replies
  3. Matlab - 3 replies, but is not discussed in this section as the responses are extremely similar to those in question 5.
  4. Paraview - 3 replies
  5. PyMol - 3 replies, also not discussed here.
  6. VMD - 3 replies, also not discussed here.

Other tools that had two responses:

  1. CCPN Analysis
  2. Discovery Studio
  3. IMOD
  4. JMOL
  5. Vesta
  6. Visit
  7. xmgrace


Overall

A few observations can be drawn from these responses:

  1. Users seems to prefer software that is general purpose.
  2. Large datasets must be handled efficiently.
  3. Good quality documentation/tutorials is required.
  4. Ability to read multiple formats is useful.