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Is it possible to have the charge density files generated within a specific folder when performing an RT-TDDFT calculation? #8151

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When performing RT-TDDFT calculations, it is sometimes necessary to examine the charge density, which results in the generation of a large number of files with the .cube extension. Currently, all these charge density files are created directly within the OUT directory; as a result, other files often end up buried far down the list, as shown in the image.

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It would be ideal to keep these files in a single folder when performing RT-TDDFT calculations, similar to how the wave function files are handled.

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  1. added
    rt-TDDFTReal-time Time-Dependent DFT
    Input&OutputSuitable for coders without knowing too many DFT details
    and removed
    rt-TDDFTReal-time Time-Dependent DFT
    on Oct 15, 2026
  2. mohanchen commented on Oct 15, 2026

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    Thanks for your feedback! We will think of a better solution

  3. self-assigned this
    on Oct 15, 2026
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