Distributed molecular replacement is a software tool that allows molecular models to be constructed through various computing nodes, with the nodes working in parallel. By breaking down large computational tasks into smaller ones, this tool helps reduce the time required for building accurate molecular models.
MR Grid is a Java/JSP web server application designed to help crystallographers test more search models in a shorter time. It combines Apple's Xgrid technology with Phaser1 to reduce model bias and utilise extensive parameter sweeps. The software provides a user-friendly interface where users can upload their structure factor data in MTZ format, as well as either a tar or zip archive containing PDB files and the parameters they wish to search with.
MR Grid then breaks down the user's input into smaller, more manageable jobs and sends them, along with a Ruby script to drive Phaser, to an Xgrid for processing. Xgrid comes pre-installed on every Mac running Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.5, making it easy to network existing desktop macs together to form an Xgrid, which MR Grid can then take advantage of by distributing tasks out to available agents.
The only requirement for MR Grid is that agents have the correct version of Phaser for their architecture installed, as Phaser is not a universal binary. This ensures that the software runs smoothly and effectively. Overall, MR Grid is an excellent tool for crystallographers looking to streamline their research and get faster and more accurate results.
MR Grid then breaks down the user's input into smaller, more manageable jobs and sends them, along with a Ruby script to drive Phaser, to an Xgrid for processing. Xgrid comes pre-installed on every Mac running Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.5, making it easy to network existing desktop macs together to form an Xgrid, which MR Grid can then take advantage of by distributing tasks out to available agents.
The only requirement for MR Grid is that agents have the correct version of Phaser for their architecture installed, as Phaser is not a universal binary. This ensures that the software runs smoothly and effectively. Overall, MR Grid is an excellent tool for crystallographers looking to streamline their research and get faster and more accurate results.
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