The Coot Spin Test
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Open a new coot, with no state script
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Edit -> Map Parameters
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Set the map radius to 12
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Set the map sampling rate to 1.8
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Extensions → Load Tutorial Model and Data
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Calculate → FPS → Yes
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Zoom in until the density touches the edge of the screen
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Draw → Spin View on
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Watch the status bar…
[Note that the frame rate can top out at 60 FPS - syncing with the monitor refresh]
For me I had to turn up the radius to 60.0 Å to get a frame rate of less than 60 FPS (it was 50 FPS) on my new PC desktop.
Doing the same on my 2-year old MacBook Pro gave 5 FPS.
Perhaps 60 Å should be the new standard, but for now, let’s quote both the FPS at a radius of 12 and at 60 Å.