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3d-molecule-ray-tracer

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Generate photorealistic rendering scripts for PyMOL and UCSF ChimeraX.

When to use

Use this skill when the task is to Generate photorealistic rendering scripts for PyMOL and UCSF ChimeraX.
Use this skill for data analysis tasks that require explicit assumptions, bounded scope, and a reproducible output format.
Use this skill when you need a documented fallback path for missing inputs, execution errors, or partial evidence.

When not to use

**Static Images Only**: Generates scripts for still images, not animations
**Software Dependency**: Requires separately installed PyMOL or ChimeraX
**Rendering Time**: High-quality renders can take 10-30 minutes per image
**Learning Curve**: Advanced effects require understanding of photography concepts
**File Sizes**: High-res images can be 10-50 MB each
**No Automatic Layout**: Creates single images; figure assembly requires separate tools

Source

Repository	Path
aipoch/medical-research-skills	`scientific-skills/Data Analysis/3d-molecule-ray-tracer/SKILL.md`