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Save Molecule Files

Save molecules to the disk.

Menu: File → Project → Save

Hotkey: s

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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 —