---
name: "cif_overlay"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "cod-tools"
version: "3.11.0+dfsg-1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/cif_overlay"
---

# cif\_overlay(1)

overlay atoms from each pair of CIFs given on the command line.

## NAME

cif\_overlay - overlay atoms from each pair of CIFs given on the command line.

## SYNOPSIS

cif\_overlay input1.cif input1\_alt.cif

## DESCRIPTION

Overlay atoms from each pair of CIFs given on the command line.

## OPTIONS

\--use-perl-parser\
                   Use Perl parser to parse CIF files.

\--use-c-parser\
                   Use C parser to parse CIF files (default).

\--help, --usage\
                   Output a short usage message (this message) and exit.

\--version\
                   Output version information and exit.

## REPORTING BUGS

Report cif\_overlay bugs using e-mail: cod-bugs@ibt.lt