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+## Important note
+Please, note that this project is currently under construction! Soon, we will work on 
+a nice description of AFM_thumbs.py and also of its installation. Please, 
+be patient. -- Clemens Barth (2022-04-20)
+
+
 # AFM_thumbs.py
 
 ## Introduction