VMD Molecular Visualization Program: Compatibility Guide

When it comes to visualizing and analyzing complex biomolecular structures, VMD (Visual Molecular Dynamics) is an essential tool in the scientific community. With its ability to display, animate, and analyze large molecular systems using 3-D visualization techniques, VMD has become a go-to choice for researchers worldwide.

In this article, we will explore the various platforms that support VMD, ensuring that users can access this powerful tool regardless of their operating system or hardware configuration.

Supported Platforms:

1. CSCS Piz Daint (Cray XC50 w/ EGL): This platform supports VMD 1.9.2 and recommends upgrading to version 1.9.3 for optimal performance.

2. ORNL Titan (Cray XK7): With its MPI, CUDA, and TachyonL-OptiX capabilities, this platform is compatible with VMD 1.9.3.

3. NCSA Blue Waters (Cray XK7 w/ OpenGL): This platform supports VMD 1.9.2 and recommends upgrading to version 1.9.3 for optimal performance.

4. Windows OpenGL (32-bit Intel x86): Users can run VMD on Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, or 10 using the 32-bit version with OpenGL support.

5. Windows OpenGL, CUDA (Windows XP/ Vista/7/8/10 32-bit): This platform supports both OpenGL and CUDA capabilities for enhanced performance.

6. MacOS X OpenGL (32-bit Intel x86): Apple MacOS- X users can run VMD on versions 10.4.7 to 10.13.x with hardware OpenGL support.

7. LINUX OpenPOWER Text-mode (Linux 64-bit IBM OpenPOWER w/ VSX, Text-mode): This platform supports VMD 1.9.3 and is compatible with Linux RHEL 6.7 or later.

8. LINUX MIC-AVX512, OpenGL, CUDA, OptiX, OSPRay (Linux 64-bit Intel Xeon Phi MIC w/ AVX-512, OpenGL, CUDA7.5, OptiX, OSPRay): This platform supports VMD 1.9.3 and is compatible with Linux RHEL 6.7 or later.

9. LINUX MIC-AVX512 Text-mode (Linux 64-bit Intel Xeon Phi MIC w/ AVX-512, Text-mode, OSPRay): Users can run this platform on Linux RHEL 6.7 or later for text-mode support.

10. LINUX_64 Text-mode (Linux 64-bit Intel/AMD x86_64 w/ SSE, Text-mode): This platform supports VMD 1.9.3 and is compatible with Linux RHEL 6.7 or later.

11. LINUX_64 Text-mode w/ EGL (Linux 64-bit Intel/AMD x86_64 w/ SSE, Text-mode w/ EGL): Users can run this platform on Linux RHEL 6.7 or later for text-mode support with EGL capabilities.

12. LINUX_64 OpenGL, CUDA, OptiX, OSPRay (Linux 64-bit Intel/AMD x86_64 SSE/AVX+ with CUDA 10, OptiX6.5 RTX, OSPRay): This platform supports VMD 1.9.4 and is compatible with Linux RHEL 7+.

13. Windows 64-bit, CUDA, OptiX, OSPRay (64-bit Intel x86_64) (Windows 10): Users can run this platform on Windows 10 for 64-bit support with CUDA, OptiX, and OSPRay capabilities.

14. MacOS 11.x, ARM64 (64-bit 'M1' Macs) (Apple MacOS-X 11 or later): This platform supports VMD 1.9.4 and is compatible with Apple MacOS- X 11 or later on M1-based Macs.

15. LINUX_64 (RHEL 7+) OpenGL, CUDA, OptiX RTX, OSPRay, RTX RTRT (Linux 64-bit Intel/AMD x86_64 SSE/AVX+ with CUDA 10, OptiX6.5 RTX, OSPRay, RTX RTRT): Users can run this platform on Linux RHEL 7+ for advanced features like OpenGL, CUDA, and OptiX RTX.

VMD is a powerful molecular visualization tool that supports various platforms to cater to diverse user needs. With its extensive list of compatible operating systems and hardware configurations, VMD has become an essential resource in the scientific community. Whether you're using Windows, MacOS, or Linux, there's a version of VMD designed specifically for your platform.

To access the latest versions of VMD, visit their official website and explore the available archives. Remember to register or log in before downloading the software to ensure continued support and updates.

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