Extension:MolHandler

Work in progress C.f. Chemical Markup support for Wikimedia Commons.

The MolHandler extension allows you to display Chemical table files in wiki pages, using the same syntax as for image files. It includes a molfile editor enabling contributors to quickly draw structures.

Feature Overview

 * We are currently gathering desired features. Feel free commenting on the talk page.

Syntax synopsis
In addition to the image embed syntax, Mol Handler supports:


 * [[File:Benzene.mol]] : Display a molecule file.
 * [[File:Benzene reacts with chlorine.rxn]] : Show a reaction.

Client support
For being able to draw chemical formulae, your users need at least:
 * Internet Explorer 6+
 * Firefox 3.5+
 * Safari 4+
 * Opera 9.6+
 * Chrome 2+

Note that we will not officially support Internet Explorer 6-9. You might submit patches, though. As for support of other browsers: (Current - 1) or Current.

Installation
Also see the for detailed install instructions.

You will want a recent version of indigo-depict in order to support rendering chemical table files.

To install this extension, add the following to the end of your LocalSettings.php:

You may want to test Extension:SVGEdit. It can be used to edit the created intermediate SVG by MolHandler adding frames or coloring atoms.

Configuration
Configuration variables and their default settings:

Road Map

 * Features desired are being implemented in the next 3 weeks. Long-term support?