Synopsis

VINCE -- for VIsualization of Nuclear ConnEctivity -- is a computer program for generating graphs summarizing nuclear Overhauser effects (NOEs) observed in proteins, in a form that is commonly used for publication. In addition, Vince can display secondary structure assignments, calculate and display chemical shift indices, or display other user-supplied data. Data are accepted in a variety of file formats, and the program permits interactive data entry. Some simple error-checking is performed on NOE data input files, and a brief sequence summary is provided. Vince generates PostScript output; the program Pspreview (another program from the Rowland NMR Toolkit) can be used to convert PostScript files into Encapsulated PostScript files, suitable for incorporation into documents using a variety of Apple Macintosh word processing programs. Vince requires an X-Windows environment; screen previews are very similar to the PostScript output. Graphs can be generated interactively, using a scripting language, or a combination of both.