= ChimeraX Developer Meeting =

Attendance: Zach, Eric, Tom, Greg

March 2, 2026

= Agenda =

* !PySide, any new bugs?
* Toolshed update caching to reduce database load.
* Decide on numpy, Python updates for 1.12 (3.13 or 3.14?)
* Chimera not working with macOS 26, graphics pane positioned over command-line.
* Work in progress reports
* Inside ribbon color?
* Make Chimera end-of-life bug report and registration changes.

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= Discussion =

* PySide issues
 - We reverted from PySide 6.10.2 to 6.10.1 because of an OpenGL error at startup.
 - Might be able to make a Qt bug report with a simple test program that demonstrates this problem.
 - Discussed why expose event on status line is the route of all these OpenGL errors.  Why not in the main graphics or side view (do they get expose events?).

* Toolshed high CPU load
 - Caching of database queries for toolshed updates seems to be working.
 - Greg believe current CPU load is from in Trac, not database queries.
 - Greg says consumers of web data (bots, AI) are often not caching which leads to high load on open source sites.

* Web accessibility
 - UCSF sent email saying 301 videos and 29 PDFs need fixing.
 - Greg asked last Wednesday for a list of the videos and PDFs.  Has not got a response.
 - Greg says ADA requirements for web accessibility allow unremediated "archival" material.  Must me certain requirements.  Greg things our videos and PDFs probably meet requirements.

* Elaine retirement
 - Who will take over Elaine's essential duties?
 - Eric suggests we hire a replacement.
 - Eric suggests Claude may be usable for writing first draft ChimeraX documentation consistent with documentation current style.
 - For licenses, Elaine primarily issues license keys.

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