Date: 
        June 29, 2012

Overview:: 

	This release contains source code to render MER outputs in a
	web browser.  The code is being supplied so that developers
	can optimize their MER output to efficiently present
	information during the judging process.

	Note: This is an initial version of the renderers and does not
	contain the actual judge interface in its entirety which will
	be available at a later date.

Installation/Requirements::

	- ruby (1.8.4 or higher, information on installation can be
	found here 'http://www.ruby-lang.org/en/downloads/')

        - LibXML for ruby (type 'gem install libxml-ruby' in the shell
	once ruby has been installed, requires ruby v 1.8.4 or higher)

	Windows Notes: Download and run RubyInstaller from the downloads
	page listed above.  Using cmd navigate to <your ruby
	install>/bin/ and type 'gem install libxml-ruby'

	**We've had some issues getting libxml working with the
          default install of ruby on some systems, alternatively you
          can install RVM (Ruby Version Manager), then install ruby
          and libxml.  Detailed instructions at
          'http://www.ruby-lang.org/en/downloads/'**
	
	Mac OS X, Linux:
	    'curl -L get.rvm.io | bash -s stable'
	    'rvm install 1.9.3'
	    'gem install libxml-ruby'	
	    
Usage:: 

	An example usage can be found in MERRenderPrimer.sh.  The
	script renders an example MER output file
	'MER_output_minimal_example_v7.xml' in a textual file and also
	as an HTML file which is what the judges will see as the score
	MER outputs.

	Run the primer by executing 'sh MERRendererPrimer.sh'.

Ruby Source Files::

	MERRenderer.rb - This renderer takes a MER Output xml and
	produces a purely textual render.  Running the tool with the
	-h option will show options and usage.

	MERRendererHTML.rb - This renderer takes a MER Output xml and
	produces an html render which should be opened in any modern
	browser.  Running the tool with the -h option will show
	options and usage.


Included Files::
	 MERRenderPrimer.sh
	 MER_output_minimal_example_v7.xml
	 MER_output_v7.dtd
	 MERRenderer.rb
	 MERRendererHTML.rb
	 README
	
