Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 5: Graphics - Cameron

: 5.1: How do I see a plot of the structure?; 5.2: Can I rotate it and label the atoms?; 5.3: How do I delete atoms?

5.1: How do I see a plot of the structure?

Type:\SCRIPT PLOT To exit CAMERON, type END or click File/Exit in the menus.

5.2: Can I rotate it and label the atoms?

Some basic commands:

VIEW - update the graphics (v. important)

XROT n - rotate about x by n degrees

YROT n - rotate about y by n degrees

ZROT n - rotate about z by n degrees

CURSOR - rotate using cursor keys

LABEL ALL - label all the atoms

NOLABEL ALL - remove labels

EXCL H - hide all H atoms

INCL H - unhide all H atoms

MENU ON - turn on the menu bar

5.3: How do I delete atoms?

Type EXCL followed by the atom name (or just click on the atom. You can restore a deleted atom by typing INCL followed by the atom name, or INCL ALL to bring everything back.