Molecular modeling often involves annotating, organizing, and categorizing molecular structures effectively. This can be quite a challenge, especially when working with complex datasets. In SAMSON, the Node Specification Language (NSL) provides tools to define and interact with “note” attributes, offering a powerful way to manage note nodes specifically. Let’s explore how note attributes can help improve your molecular modeling workflow!
What Are Note Attributes?
Note attributes belong to the note attribute space (short name: nt). They are specifically designed for managing note nodes within your molecular models. These attributes are inherited from the general node attribute space but tailored for note nodes with some unique properties.
For example, the nt prefix scopes attributes specifically to note nodes, helping you avoid confusion when dealing with a variety of node types.
Key Note Attributes to Know
Here’s a quick breakdown of some essential note attributes you can leverage in your projects:
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hidden (
nt.h): Specifies whether a note is hidden or not. Possible values aretrueorfalse. For example:nt.h– Display only hidden notes.not nt.h– Display notes that are not hidden.
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name (
nt.n): Lets you filter notes based on their name. You can use exact or wildcard match strings in quotes. For example:nt.n "A"– Finds notes named “A”.nt.n "L*"– Finds notes whose name starts with “L”.
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visible (
nt.v): Determines whether a note is visible. Similar to hidden, it takestrueorfalsevalues. For instance:nt.v– Selects visible notes.not nt.v– Selects notes that are not visible.
For a complete list, including selected, selectionFlag (sf), and visibilityFlag (vf), refer to the full table in the documentation.
Practical Example for Molecular Modelers
Consider a situation where you’ve categorized several molecular structures with note nodes, labeling them to indicate key features like mutation sites, interaction areas, or functional regions. Using NSL, you could:
- Filter to view only visible notes:
nt.v. - Hide all notes starting with the name “Inactive”:
nt.n "Inactive*" and nt.h. - Quickly retrieve all selected notes:
nt.selected.
By using these attributes effectively, you can streamline your exploration and editing workflow, ensuring that key information is always at your fingertips without sifting through unnecessary data.
Empower Your Workflows
As molecular systems grow more complex, organizing and managing annotations becomes increasingly important. By leveraging note attributes like nt.v, nt.n, and nt.h, you can enhance precision and focus in your datasets.
To learn more about note attributes and how they can be used to manage your projects, explore the full documentation here: https://documentation.samson-connect.net/users/latest/nsl/note/.
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