[chimerax-users] Surface coloring

[Elaine Meng]

> On Jan 25, 2022, at 7:13 AM, Enrico Martinez via ChimeraX-users <chimerax-users at cgl.ucsf.edu> wrote:
> 
> Dear ChimeraX users!
> I am working on the protein-ligand binding visualizations using
> surface representation for the protein.
> In this case (please see enclosed example) I used
> mlp palette moccasin:sienna:sandybrown range -55,55
> to make this expression of the protein in the Mountain style :-)
> Two questions:
> 1) how can I introduce more "dark" gradients into the cavities
> (similar to the vulcan) ?

I don't know what lighting you're using.  Could try different lighting, e.g.

lighting soft
lighting gentle
lighting full

If you're already using full lighting, then you can try adjusting the depth-cueing parameters and/or the direction(s) of the light.  These are all options in the lighting command, see 
<https://rbvi.ucsf.edu/chimerax/docs/user/commands/lighting.html>

> 2) is it possible to switch the coloring pattern from such a
> "realistic" view to the animated "cartoon" style ?

I have no idea what you mean.  Coloring is a different thing than the style.  Of course, you can change both coloring and style but I don't understand what you want.  Sorry,
Elaine

> 3) Any additional advice for the surface visualisations ?
> Many thanks in advance!
> Enrico
> <surface_rep_chimerax.png>