MarsBonds

Application that allows users to create and rotate 3D representations of molecules

Controls:

1. Camera Controls

• Zoom in and out:
  • Scroll using mouse.
• Move Camera:
  • Use arrow keys. Up/down arrow keys move camera vertically. Left/right arrow keys
    move camera horizontally.

2. Create Molecules

• Select an atom (allows you to add bonds to it, change its color and hybridization):
  • Use mouse to click on atom.
• Change hybridization:
  • NOTE: THIS ACTION REQUIRES THAT AN ATOM BE SELECTED AND THE SELECTED ATOM HAS < 2 BONDS.
  • Click on "Change Hybridization" button and select desired hybridization from drop down menu.
• Change atom color
  • NOTE: THIS ACTION REQUIRES THAT AN ATOM BE SELECTED.
  • Press 'C' key. Continue to press until atom is desired colour.
• Add bonds to atom
  • NOTE: THIS ACTION REQUIRES THAT AN ATOM BE SELECTED.
  • Press 'B' key.