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Mastering Protein Conformations with Interactive Ramachandran Plot Editing

For molecular modelers, ensuring that protein backbone conformations align with energetically favorable regions can be a significant challenge, especially during protein structure refinement. One powerful way to address this is by using the Interactive Ramachandran Plot Extension in SAMSON. This…

Streamlining Molecular Simulations: Setting Up the Universal Force Field (UFF) in SAMSON

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For molecular modelers, a common pain point is the efficient setup and simulation of molecular systems. The Universal Force Field (UFF) offers a powerful interaction model for simulating molecular interactions. However, ensuring a smooth configuration can often be challenging. In…

Boost Clarity in Molecular Designs with Presentation Attributes in SAMSON

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Understanding and organizing molecular data can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when working with visually complex models. In SAMSON, the Presentation Attributes provide an efficient way to enhance clarity while controlling how specific elements are displayed. Let’s explore what these attributes…

Easily Manage Molecular Selections with Quick Groups in SAMSON

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Molecular modeling can quickly become complex when dealing with intricate structures, such as large biomolecules, ligands, or combinations of molecules like proteins and water molecules. A common challenge for researchers and modelers is keeping track of different selections and toggling…

Simplify Molecular Animations with the Hide Effect

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Crafting dynamic and visually compelling molecular animations can be labor-intensive, especially when dealing with complex node behaviors. For molecular designers and researchers aiming to communicate their findings efficiently, the Hide animation in SAMSON can be a powerful ally. So, what…

Demystifying Atom Attributes in Molecular Design

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As molecular modelers, ensuring precision in atom-level queries can often feel like threading a needle. Whether you’re analyzing molecular structures, identifying specific atomic environments, or customizing molecule manipulations, having a flexible and intuitive language for atom attributes is indispensable. Enter…

Mastering Note Attributes for Molecular Modeling

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For molecular modelers using SAMSON, one of the often-overlooked but highly valuable aspects is effectively using note attributes. Notes help organize molecular data, streamline workflows, and improve overall clarity in projects. But how can you unleash their full potential? Understanding…

Streamlining Molecular Visualization with ‘Light’ Attributes in SAMSON

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Molecular modeling often necessitates precise visualization. It's not only about creating elegant renderings but also about efficiently working with complex scenes. If you've ever struggled with managing the appearance and visibility of light nodes in your molecular environment, SAMSON's ‘light’…

Understanding Light Attributes in Molecular Modeling

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When working on molecular modeling projects, the ability to fine-tune visualization and selection settings can make a world of difference. If you’ve used SAMSON for molecular design, you’ve likely encountered light nodes—key elements that determine scene lighting. In this post,…

Streamline Molecular Modeling with Molecule Attributes in SAMSON

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For molecular modelers and computational chemists, managing the diverse properties of molecules efficiently can make a tremendous difference in productivity. SAMSON provides a sophisticated solution to this challenge through its molecule attributes. These attributes not only simplify filtering and querying…