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3.24 Frame Rate

Sometimes, you might as yourself “how fast is the computer?” 1. Using Calculate -> Frames/Sec you can see how fast the molecule is rotating, giving an indication of graphics performance. It is often better to use a map that is more realistic and stop the picture whizzing round. The output is written to the status bar and the console, you need to give it a few seconds to “settle down”. It is best not to have other widgets overlaying the GL canvas as you do this.

The contouring elapsed time 2 gives an indication of CPU performance.


Footnotes

[1] compared to some other one.

[2] prompted by changing the contour level.