I think it would be good to explore what sorts of things the Jmol applet can do now, things that people haven't yet capitalized on. For example:
--Now using "show file" one can take a given server-based model, select a subset, and deliver that set to a server for storage or to the user for clipping into a local file. (BTW, here I can see how "show selection" would be useful, Miguel.)
--Say you have a server that can do calculations. Using "show file" and a bit of JavaScript one can now deliver the coordinates of any model or portion of a model being displayed, receive a reply from the server, and do something with that reply. (This might require framing if the server-calculator is running from CGI.)
--With ".loadInline()" it's possible to use Jmol in concert with any other server-based applet or any plug-in to display whatever one likes with or without reference to any server-based file.
--With "show file" and ".loadInline()" it's possible to merge files or portions of files, and display them on top of one another or side-by-side, either individually or together. (They rotate and zoom together.)
--With "show file" and ".loadInline()" it's possible to merge two files and measure distances between atoms in two different models.
--With "show file" and ".loadInline()" and maybe a bit more in the way of something like "save orientation" and, after .loadInline(), "restore orientation" I could imagine one could even use Jmol as a web-based "molecular builder" application. Start with a server-side structure and start adding groups.
I, know, I'm a JavaScript nut. But, really, this is what JavaScript was designed to do and is perfect for -- the linking of components. I'd encourage people with and interest in creative applications of Jmol to consider using client-side JavaScript to directly access the Jmol applet and try out some of these new capabilities.
Bob Hanson -- Robert M. Hanson, [EMAIL PROTECTED], 507-646-3107 Professor of Chemistry, St. Olaf College 1520 St. Olaf Ave., Northfield, MN 55057 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.stolaf.edu/people/hansonr
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