Resolve is a program that improves electron density maps. Resolve uses a maximum-likelihood approach to combine experimental X-ray diffraction information with knowledge about the expected characteristics of an electron density map of a macromolecule. You can run resolve to improve your maps right after using SOLVE or another program to solve your structure.

Resolve is written by Tom Terwilliger.

Resolve can be run on the Decs, Sgi's and the Linux machines in the Core

To start the program at the CSB Core, type:

setup resolve
resolve or
resolve_giantor
resolve_huge

Note: Resolve is very big and if you have problems with stack memory, it may crash. To get around this,

use the command:
unlimit

Online manual and examples are available for resolve.

Please Note: If you publish using this program please cite the following:

1.T. C. Terwilliger (1999) "Reciprocal-space solvent flattening," Acta Crystallographica D55, 1863-1871.
2.T. C. Terwilliger (2000) "Maximum likelihood density modification," Acta Cryst. D56, 965---972