For many molecular modelers, learning new tools and platforms can be a time-consuming and sometimes intimidating task. Whether you’re exploring the features of a new molecular design platform or trying to optimize workflows, the absence of clear, practical guidance can lead to frustration. Fortunately, SAMSON—an integrative molecular design platform—offers a solution: interactive tutorials.
SAMSON’s interactive tutorials are designed to make the learning process seamless and hands-on. These tutorials are directly available within the platform and walk you through a variety of tasks step by step, helping you efficiently discover and make use of SAMSON’s features. From setting up simulations to visualizing molecular structures, these tutorials are invaluable for both beginners and experienced users.
How to Access the Tutorials:
- Launch SAMSON.
- Navigate to
Help > Tutorialsin the menu bar. - Select a tutorial from the provided list.
- Click Start tutorial to begin.
The interactive tutorials open a guiding tip window in the Viewport. This keeps the instructions accessible while you interact with the platform, allowing you to follow along without switching back and forth between documentation and SAMSON’s interface.
Once a tutorial begins, you’ll be guided step by step through key tasks. For example, if you’re curious about visualizing a molecule’s properties or exploring simulation functionality, the tutorial will provide clear and actionable instructions in real time as you work.
Stopping or Restarting a Tutorial:
Not ready to finish the tutorial in one go? Stopping a tutorial is simple: just close the tip window in the top-right corner of the Viewport. If you want to try the same task again or review a step you missed, head back to Help > Tutorials and restart the tutorial from scratch.
Beyond the Basics:
For users looking to extend SAMSON’s capabilities with SAMSON Extensions, there are dedicated tutorials that delve deeper into these advanced functionalities. Head over to the SAMSON Extensions Tutorials to explore these powerful tools.
The interactive tutorials are especially helpful not just for learning, but for confidence-building in performing core molecular modeling tasks. They reduce the learning curve by offering clear, step-by-step instructions in an intuitive and user-friendly format.
Ready to give it a try? Discover everything you can learn with SAMSON tutorials in the official documentation here: Interactive Tutorials.
Note: SAMSON and all SAMSON Extensions are free for non-commercial use. You can download SAMSON at SAMSON Connect.