Crystallographic Object-Oriented Toolkit File
General Information
| Title | COOT File Extension |
| Extension | .coot |
| Full Form | Crystallographic Object-Oriented Toolkit File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | Paul Emsley |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store data |
| Additional Functions | 3D visualization, Model manipulation |
| Features | 3D graphics, Molecular modeling |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High precision |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Scientific Research | Yes |
| Protein Modeling | Yes |
| Drug Design | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | File corruption |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Data verification |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2000s |
| Latest Version | Check website |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .pdb, .mtz, .cif |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Coot |
Free | Linux, Mac, Windows |