The method of the invention comprises a process for synthesizing a trans-calanolide A ketone intermediate used in the synthesis of racemic trans-calanolide A. The meter includes a measurement module for obtaining measurement data and a processor having a memory for storing application software for communicating the measurement and other data to the communication interface. The two side arms define a penilescrotum collar. The regulator modules regulate a received voltage supply to output a regulated voltage at the reference level, the regulated voltage set via a comparison to the reference voltage. The system isolates information that determines the look and feel of status and property layout displays of a GUI into one file.