LogInThe new version of Molecular Nodes free add-on for converting data files into stunning graphics got several new features and is now available on Blender 4.2's Extensions Platform
Developed by Brady Johnston, Molecular Nodes is a free Blender tool that allows for the easy import of molecular data, electron microscopy, or EM tomography files, while Blender provides industry-leading animation and rendering tools to create visually stunning molecular graphics with ease.
Molecular Nodes runs on the Geometry Nodes procedural modeling and animation system inside of Blender, which gives the add-on speed and robustness with minimal user input required.
Following the release of Blender 4.2, Brady Johnston rolled out Molecular Nodes 4.2, fully compatible with the latest version of Blender, and previewed some of Molecular Nodes' new features.
Key updates:
- Selections using MDAnalysis selection language are updated live
- New DSSP node
- Overhauled Selection Nodes and Topology Nodes
- Support for Blender's Extensions Platform
Furthermore, significant refactoring has taken place behind the scenes, greatly expanding the potential for all kinds of interactive molecular visualization. You can find the full list of Molecular Nodes 4.2 changes here.
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