Summary
In this chapter, we have described the different ways in which to access relevant pieces of MD information during a simulation run using built-in methods, which will be useful to users when writing custom codes. We have not provided an exhaustive list of quantities that can be accessed, and as we analyze styles in detail in the following chapters, we will encounter other variables and methods that will be explained as they are encountered.
In the next chapter, we will employ the concepts covered so far to analyze sample pair styles to gain a hands-on understanding of how these styles read, calculate, and generate outputs. Since most new features added to LAMMPS are created by modifying existing features, this overview of existing styles will be particularly helpful when implementing new LAMMPS features.
