The closest I could suggest would be using the dimensions of a boundBox.
You are right that there is significant math if you want "the tightest
ellipsoid" -- I'm guessing that's an Eigenfunction problem.
On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 4:22 AM, Martin Guetlein <
[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> is there a convenient way to draw an ellipsoid that envelops a model?
>
> This command would draw a sphere that envelops a model:
> > ellipsoid ID <myEllipsoid> AXES {<modelRadius> 0 0} {0 <modelRadius> 0}
> {0 0 <modelRadius>} CENTER <modelCenter>
> But most compounds are sort of longish, and it would be nice to use an
> ellipsoid for that (I fear that there is a lot of ugly math involved to get
> that done, though).
>
> Cheers,
> Martin
>
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