The keyboard is the main tool used to communicate with
ViewMol3D.
To work with the ViewMol3D you can use following keys.
Arrows keys is used to rotate molecule model.
Enter key is used to represent molecule in CPK model.
Ctrl-R combination is used to re-read file.
Other keys is described in viewing modes.
Mouse in the ViewMol3D can be used for molecule rotation. For this purpose, hold down the left mouse button and move the cursor to a new position in the workspace, then release the button.
You can do measurement of molecule by using mouse. By the left mouse button select atoms. After selection, press 'l' to get bond length, press 'a' to get bonds angle and press 'd' to get dihedral angle. By pressing the right mouse key you can get all this values.