Table 2.

Modes of Validation Pipeline Invocation

Mode of Execution	Distinct Features of the Report	Access
Web-service API	preliminary, as input files may not have final nomenclature, optionally accepts experimental data. Watermarked “Preliminary”	installation instructions at https://wwpdb.org/validation/onedep-validation-web-service-interface
Stand-alone web server	preliminary, optionally accepts experimental data. Watermarked “Preliminary”	https://validate.wwpdb.org
Deposition interface	preliminary, contains deposition session identifier, requires experimental data for X-ray crystal, NMR, and EM structures. Watermarked “Preliminary” depositor must review and accept prior to submission	https://deposit.wwpdb.org
Biocuration	complete, as the input files have been updated to conform to PDB standards and nomenclature, confidential, recommended by wwPDB to accompany manuscript submissions, contains PDB entry code and title. Watermarked “Confidential”	only accessible by wwPDB biocurators
Public release	complete, includes PDB entry code, title, and authors. Not watermarked	ftp://ftp.wwpdb.org and wwPDB partner websites