[gmx-users] to know about constraints

[Anik Sen]

Thanx Justin.
I will check the links..

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From: gmx-users-bounces at gromacs.org [gmx-users-bounces at gromacs.org] on behalf of Justin A. Lemkul [jalemkul at vt.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 11:06 PM
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Subject: Re: [gmx-users] to know about constraints

On 6/19/12 1:28 PM, Anik Sen wrote:
> Dear gromacs developers,
>
>                                      This is  Anik. For a certain work with
> nonbonded interactions with alkali halides and water, I need to constrain some
> specific atoms in the energy minimization step. Is there any option to constrain
> the atoms in a specific calculation. The water molecules and other atoms may be
> in movement during the calculation.
>

I think what you're looking for are "restraints," not "constraints."  Restraints
inhibit motion; constraints fix bond lengths or angles.

http://www.gromacs.org/Documentation/Terminology/Constraints_and_Restraints

Position restraints are a common part of many workflows.  These are likely what
you need.

http://www.gromacs.org/Documentation/How-tos/Position_Restraints

-Justin

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