= Attendees =

  Elaine, Eric, Greg, TomG, Scooter, Conrad

= Agenda =
 * ctypes
 * Progress updates [All]
 * help system
 * toolshed web site

= Discussion =
 * ctypes
   * ctypes wrapping works pretty conveniently but does not handle C++ exceptions
     * Throwing a C++ exception results in core dump
   * Alternative 1: fix ctypes to catch C++ exceptions
     * Ugh
   * Alternative 2: change C wrapper to catch exception and convert to a C error, then change ctypes call to check for error
     * Possibly use template mechanism to decorate C wrapper to minimize typing
   * Keep these solutions in mind until we encounter an actual problem
 * Progress updates
   * Daily build available at http://preview.rbvi.ucsf.edu/chimera2/builds/macosx/chimera-2.0.daily.dmg
   * Preliminary ribbon code is in but needs to be refactored (Conrad)
     * 'ribbon' and 'rcolor' commands for ribbon display and color
     * Need to refactor for secondary structure cross sections
   * Secondary structure from mmCIF are now read (Greg)
     * mmCIF reader is faster than PDB reader
   * Adding more ctypes wrapping to molecular data for session saving (Greg)
   * Adding custom frame to Save/Open dialog still in progress (Eric)
   * Destructor coordinator/observer code being revamped (Eric)
   * Fixed cut-and-paste in wx widgets (Eric)
   * Pseudobond groups are wrapped for intermolecular pseudobonds (TomG)
     * To be used for cross links
   * Consolidated 'color' command specification still in progress (Elaine, TomG)
 * help system
   * User interface:
     * Add a '?' on title bar to act as help button?
     * F1 as help key?
   * Display:
     * Use HTML widget in Chimera 2
     * Reading in separate browser has advantages too
   * Content:
     * Help files are distributed with tools
     * Reference URLs are relative
     * A missing file triggers a page saying "Tool not installed.  Install or view documentation on web?"
   * Command line:
     * 'help' or command followed by tab brings up help
 * ''Meeting adjourned''
 * toolshed web site

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