Download and open Data files in Chimerax VR

@Hiloni(04/10/2021)

  1. Opening data file in Chimerax VR-

a. To open ".cxs" file. Download zip file of of data(You can find some examples dataset here).

Download Dataset, extract and locate the path to ".csx file"

In desktop mode/VR mode menu, Click on File -> Open -> Select Path -> Choose ".cxs File -> Open Button

b. Opening ". cxc file". You can download some example datasets here)

Follow the above step to open file or simply enter the commands in command line(lower left side). You can use commands such as open ..., style..., color..., etc. and add the entire scrip in the command line. This will load the data with style, color, etc. attributes taht are mentioned.

In the figure above, we can see the command can be entered in command line and the changes are reflected in teh structure.

2. Saving data from Chimerax VR-

a. Save the entire data structure in ".csx" file format-

Select File -> save and enter File name and shown in the image below. Choose the file format you want to save your file in and Select Save button.

b. Save the snapshot of your structure-

In toolbar, Select Home -> And choose Button "Snapshot". This will click a snapshot and save it in your PC. You can view the path it is stored at in console message in right side of the screen.

c. Save the Spin mode (360 degree) video of your structure-

In toolbar, Select Home -> And choose Button "Spin Mode". This will save a 360 degree video and save it your PC. You can view the path it is stored at in console message in right side of the screen.


To decide the path or frame rate for 360 degree video you could enter command in command line with your requirements and have a customized Spin mode video of your structure :)