Graphics engines provide a means of visualizing molecular structure and property
data. When coupled to other engines, molecular graphics can be used for setting
up calculations and for visual interpretation of computational results (e.g. surface
mapping and contouring, molecular dynamics trajectories). Some molecular graphics
programs can be used to create visually realistic (rendered) pictures of molecular
structures and representations of properties. Some programs can generate color
PostScript instructions or other forms of high resolution images for publications
or slides.