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Save Molecule Files

Save molecules to the disk.

Menu: File → Project → Save

Hotkey: s

Guided tour: Launch in MolModa

The MolModa format (recommended) stores all molecules in one file for easy reloading. Other formats (e.g., PDB) enable compatibility with external programs.

Where to find it

Menu location for Save Molecule Files

Dialog

Dialog for Save Molecule Files

Parameters

Parameter Default Description
Filename (e.g., my_project.molmoda)… 4WP4 The name of the molecule file to save. The file extension will be automatically appended.
Save project in .molmoda format Yes
Save components (Protein, Ligand, etc.) to separate files Yes
File format for merged molecules pdb
Protein format pdb
Compound format mol2
Nucleic format pdb
Metal format pdb
Ion format pdb
Lipid format pdb
Solvent format pdb
Other format pdb

Molecules to Save

Parameter Default Description
Visible molecules Yes
Selected molecules Yes
Other molecules (hidden and unselected) No