Tutorials Overview
Welcome to the ACoord tutorials! These step-by-step guides will help you master the key features of ACoord.
Available Tutorials
Viewing Structures
Learn how to:
- Open structure files in ACoord
- Navigate the 3D view (rotate, pan, zoom)
- Adjust display settings
- Adjust lighting
Editing Atoms
Learn how to:
- Add new atoms to a structure
- Delete selected atoms
- Move atoms by dragging
- Copy and paste atoms
- Change atom colors
Working with Trajectories
Learn how to:
- Open trajectory files (XDATCAR, etc.)
- Navigate between frames
- Play and pause animations
- Export specific frames
Recommended Learning Path
- New to ACoord? Start with Getting Started
- First structure? Follow Viewing Structures
- Want to edit? Continue with Editing Atoms
- Working with MD? Check out Trajectories
Quick Reference
| Task | Action |
|---|---|
| Rotate view | Left-click + drag in empty space |
| Pan view | Right-click + drag in empty space |
| Zoom | Scroll wheel |
| Select atom | Click on atom |
| Multi-select | Ctrl/Cmd + click |
| Delete atom | Select + Delete key |
| Move atom | Drag atom with left mouse |
| Move selection | Select + right-click + Shift + Alt + drag |
| Rotate selection | Select + right-click + Shift + drag |
| Undo | Ctrl+Z |
| Redo | Ctrl+Y |