Presently, we are in the process of addressing several other related issues. First, we are automating the mapping between 2D bit-patterns and 3D motifs. Second, we are further analyzing the identified consensus folding pathways and validating them through other means. Third, it is well-known that the side chains of a protein play a crucial role in the folding process. We are currently investigating different approaches to involve side chains in our analysis. Finally, we are investigating whether bit-patterns can be used to index and manage protein folding simulation data.