[ Custom Labels | Undisplay Label | Displaying Distances | Origin ]

5.3.1 Customized Label 2D or 3D

To generate a customized a label:

• Select the labels tab.
• Select either 2D or 3D button.
• Enter your label and select the desired color, font and size.

To edit or delete a label - right click on the label in the graphical display as shown below.

5.3.2 Undisplay Label

Undisplay Residue, Atom, and Variable Label Any label that is displayed can be undisplayed by selecting the region of the molecule related to the label and clicking on the corresponding label button in the labels tab. For example if you wish to undisplay an atom label - click the atom label button. If a label is displayed the coresponding button in the display tab will be shaded blue. When you delete the button will return to grey. 2D and 3D labels have an undisplay button (red cross on the button see customized label section).

Undisplay 2D or 3D label Click onthe undisplay label button in labels tab.

NOTE: A label can also be deleted by right clicking on the label in the graphical display and selecting delete.

5.3.3 Displaying Distances

Within the labels tab there are tools for calculating and displaying distances. These tools can also be found in the Tools/Analysis menu.

To display distance between two atoms:

• Click on the labels tab (previously called advanced tab).
• Select the atoms between which you would like to find the distance. (See selection toolbar)
• Click on the 'Show Distances Between Two Atoms' Button
• The distance will be displayed in angstroms, in green.

To find the distance from one atom to many:

• Click on the labels tab (previously called advanced tab).
• Select the atom from which you wish to measure the distance from (See selection toolbar)
• Click on the 'Show Distances From One Atom To Many' button.
• The distances will be displayed in green.

The maximal and minimal distances can be selected by entering values in the boxes shown here (below) in the labels tab (previously called Advanced tab).

NOTE: Distances can be displayed and undisplayed in the 3D labels section of the ICM Workspace. See image below.

To change the color of the distance label

• Right click on the distpairs under the 3D labels section of the ICM workspace and select Change Color.

5.3.4 (Un)display Origin

To display and undisplay the axis of the coordinate frame (origin):

• Select the labels tab and select the toggle origin button.