Read-Me for Rasmol

Directory of files

Contained herein are the following files:

1. For IBM Compatibles:

rw32b2a.exe: Rasmol for Windows 95,98,NT (32 bit)

rw16b2a.exe: Rasmol for Windows 3.1 (16 bit)

The following help files should be put in the same directory as the rasmol program:

raswin.hlp (for graphics window)

rasmol.hlp (for command line window)

Rasmol-Berkeley.exe: A variation of rasmol, allowing for two molecules to be on the same screen (but with bugs)

Installation in Windows 95: Right-click on Start and select Open. From the Start Menu window, double click to open the Programs window (or wherever you want RasMol to be). Now, use Windows Explorer to find the RasWin program file you downloaded (RW32B2A.EXE). Click the right mouse button on the RasWin program file, and select Create Shortcut. A new file will appear. Drag it into the Programs window (or wherever you want it). Close all windows. Now, the Start, Programs menu will have RasWin on its list.

Installation in Windows 3.1: Create a new directory (for example, C:\RASWIN) and put the file you downloaded ( RW16B2A.EXE) there along with the two essential help files rasmol.hlp and raswin.hlp.

2. For Macintosh:

rmc26bsa.sit.hqx

To unpack the file rasmac.sit.hqx, start up the application "StuffIt Expander" and select the option "Expand" from the "File" menu. This should create the folder "RasMol2". You can then delete the files "rasmac.sit.hqx" and "rasmac.sit" by dragging their file icon and dropping them on the "trash".


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