[gmx-users] the effect of "nexcl" on the result of g_rdf

[Justin A. Lemkul]

wuxiao wrote:
> Dear GMXers,
>    I have a bit puzzle about the use of nexcl. In order to calculate the 
> intermolecular g_rdf, the tpr file obtained from a top file is provided 
> with the option -s. So the nexcl in the top file would effect the result 
> of g_rdf. Suppose the nexcl is 3, whether are the two atoms seperated by 
> 3 bonds as a pair included into the calculation of the routin g_rdf? 
> Please ensure me the truth. Thanks a lot for any reply to this post.

Exclusions apply to intramolecular interactions, so I don't see how 
intermolecular interactions would be affected.  The .tpr file is generally used 
to provide a reference structure for fitting and/or mass-weighting, since a 
plain structure file will not have masses or atom types.

-Justin

> Sincerely,
> Chaofu Wu, Dr 
> 
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Justin A. Lemkul
Ph.D. Candidate
ICTAS Doctoral Scholar
Department of Biochemistry
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
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