Re: [Jmol-users] Web page with Jmol applet for human hormones

[Miguel <mi...@jm...>]

> On Tue, March 28, 2006 5:24 am, Miguel said:
>> Several educators have told me that it is a mistake for Jmol to read 2=
D
>> structures ... because of the potential confusion caused by representi=
ng
>> these structures as flat.
>
> I'm not sure =22mistake=22 is the right way to characterize it. But it =
would
> be good if the structure was flagged: put up a 2D frank?, only display =
in
> wire-frame?, only allow x/y rotation?, or all three?

If I recall correctly, I suggested only allowing x/y rotation to one of
these people. If I recall correctly, he responded by saying that even x/y=

rotation was flawed, because 2D molecular models were supposed to be
presented in a standard orientation.

I don't plan on implementing any of these things right now, but wanted to=

comment given the topic of 2D/3D confusion.


Miguel