Adapting a single-user, single-display molecular visualization application for use in a multi-user, multi-display environment

In this paper, we discuss the adaptation of an open-source single-user, single-display molecular visualization application for use in a multi-display, multi-user environment. Jmol, a popular, open-source Java applet for viewing PDB files, is modified in such a manner that allows synchronized coordinated views of the same molecule to be displayed in a multi-display workspace. Each display in the workspace is driven by a separate PC, and coordinated views are achieved through the passing of RasMol script commands over the network. The environment includes a tabletop display capable of sensing touch-input, two large vertical displays, and a TablePC. The presentation of large molecules is adapted to best take advantage of the different qualities of each display, and a set of interaction techniques that allow groups working in this environment to better collaborate are also presented. AVI 2008 This work may not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part for any commercial purpose. Permiss...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2008
• Where: AVI
• Authors: Clifton Forlines, Ryan H. Lilien
• Keywords: AVI 2008, Electric Research Laboratories, Mitsubishi Electric Research, Multi-display Workspace, Software Engineering