The Programmer's Guide is still under construction and may contain inaccuracies.

A working knowledge of Python is required for the Programmer's Guide to be useful. The Python Tutorial is recommended for programmers who want a quick introduction to Python. Non-programmers should consult the Introductory Material on Python for some suggestions on where to begin.

The Chimera Programmer's Guide has two major sections:

• The Reference section contains exhaustive listings of the contents of all Chimera Python packages.
• The Examples section demonstrates various useful Chimera programming interfaces.