Collaboration is vital for molecular modelers working in research teams or industry projects. Sharing data, results, and progress can sometimes challenge efficiency, creating bottlenecks in workflows. The Shared Documents feature in SAMSON Connect offers a convenient solution for managing and sharing molecular modeling documents with ease and control.
Why Shared Documents Matter
Shared documents provide a structured, centralized way to share your molecular modeling work directly from the SAMSON platform. Whether it’s a journal-ready structure, test cases, computational results, or presentations, project members can securely access and contribute to these documents without deviating from their workflows.
What’s more, the feature allows someone to maintain control over accessibility. You can decide whether to make a document public, restrict access to a private audience, or share it within specific projects or groups.
How Does It Work?
To start using the Shared Documents feature, sign in to SAMSON Connect. Once your document is created in SAMSON, follow these simple steps:
- Navigate to “Account > Documents” in your SAMSON Connect profile.
- Select the document you want to make accessible. You can upload it directly from SAMSON.
- Choose whether to make it public or private. For private documents, specify the group or users who need access.
You can manage all shared documents in this section, including monitoring who has viewed your materials and updating sharing permissions at any time.
Applications and Benefits
One of the most significant advantages of Shared Documents is ensuring continuity in research projects. For example:
- Lab Teams: Share datasets or molecular models with junior researchers, project leads, or collaborators remotely.
- Client reporting: Share analysis documents with stakeholders securely.
- Global Teams: Coordinate with international contributors by providing access to documents tailored for diverse geographic and professional needs.
Moreover, shared documents allow users to bypass file size limitations on emails and poor version control by having synchronized live updates on connected files.
An Intuitive Interface
The shared documents interface on SAMSON Connect is designed to make navigation straightforward. Each file is accompanied by information on its visibility, the users it’s shared with, and the limits according to your SAMSON Plan.
The intuitive interface allows even users new to SAMSON to structure their document sharing efficiently without excessive steps.
Stay In Control of Your Work
No matter the scale of the collaboration, managing sensitive data comes with its challenges. With SAMSON Connect, you can always track shared documents, remove outdated versions, or enforce privacy when needed. This ensures your molecular models, results, or published work remain fully under your control.
Learn More
Efficiently sharing documents doesn’t just save time—it enhances communication and output quality in molecular modeling projects. For further details on shared documents and managing them, visit the official documentation page.
Note: SAMSON and all SAMSON Extensions are free for non-commercial use.