[gmx-users] editconf -box a b c

[Justin Lemkul]

On 3/19/14, 5:12 PM, ehs wrote:
> Hi gmx users,
>
> I try to build a cubic domain with rectangular cross-section (different a, b
> ,c). I have used -box a b c with editconf, but I found that only first
> number, a, matters and volume of box is equal to a^3 with any arbitrary
> values of b and c. Does anybody know why? Is there any way to make a cubic
> box with different length along different direction?
>

By definition, all edges of a cube are the same length.  What you're asking to 
do is not possible.  What you want is a rectangular box.

-Justin

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