> I am using OpenBabels C++ API to minimize ligands and I was wondering if > there's a possibility to minimize hydrogens only?
Not directly, but it's a nice idea. You could do this right now by freezing every heavy atom: OBForceField* pFF = OBForceField::FindForceField("MMFF94"); if (!pFF->Setup(mol)) { // error } FOR_ATOMS_OF_MOL(a, mol) { if (!a->IsHydrogen()) pFF->SetFixAtom(a->GetIdx()); // Fix the geometry of the heavy atom } // do what you want Hope that helps, -Geoff ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ OpenBabel-discuss mailing list OpenBabel-discuss@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/openbabel-discuss