VESTA

VESTA is a 3D visualization program for structural models, volumetric data such as electron/nuclear densities, and crystal morphologies. Some of the novel features of VESTA are listed below.

• Deal with multiple structural models, volumetric data, and crystal morphologies in the same window.

• Support multiple tabs corresponding to files.

• Support multiple windows with more than two tabs in the same process.

• Deal with virtually unlimited number of objects such as atoms, bonds polyhedra, and polygons on isosurfaces (theoretical limit on 32bit operating system is 1,073,741,823)

• Support lattice transformation from conventional to non-conventional lattice by using matrix. The transformation matrix is also used to create superlattice and sublattice.

• Visualize interatomic distances and bond angles that are restrained in Rietveld analysis with RIETAN-FP.

• Transparent isosurfaces can be overlap with structural models.

• Isosurface can be colored on the basis of another physical quantity.

• Arithmetic operations among multiple volumetric data files.

• High quality smooth rendering of isosurfaces and sections.

• Export high-resolution graphic images exceeding Video card limitation.

Usage

Open OnDemand

Select Visualization from the Interactive Apps dropdown.

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Select VESTA from the dropdown list and choose the resources you want to use. Click "Launch" to submit your request to the SLURM scheduler.

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When resources are available, a blue "Launch Visualization" button will appear. Click the button to launch VESTA.

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VESTA on Open OnDemand

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Useful Links

• http://www.jp-minerals.org/vesta/en/