Installing computational tools often creates friction for molecular modelers, delaying research progress and adding technical hurdles. If you’re venturing into SAMSON, the integrative molecular design platform, this guide distills the installation process so you can set things up as seamlessly as possible, regardless of your operating system.
Getting Started with SAMSON Installation
The first step to using SAMSON is ensuring smooth installation. Here’s a breakdown depending on whether you’re using Windows, Mac, or Linux:
Windows
To start using SAMSON on Windows, you can:
- Access it from the Start menu by typing “SAMSON” into the search box.
- If the search doesn’t work, find the executable file in the following default folder path:
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C:/Users/%USERNAME%/OneAngstrom/SAMSON-Application/11.0.0/Binaries/SAMSON-Core.exe |
Mac
On Mac, installation offers simplicity:
- You can launch SAMSON via the Launchpad or go to your
Applicationsfolder to locate it. - By default, SAMSON is installed at:
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$HOME/Applications/SAMSON.app/ |
Linux
Linux provides multiple ways to start SAMSON:
- Launch it via your Apps Dashboard like any other application.
- Alternatively, navigate to the installation folder and execute the script manually:
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cd ~/OneAngstrom/SAMSON-Application/11.0.0/Binaries ./SAMSON-Core.sh |
To simplify future launches, consider creating an alias in your shell configuration file (e.g., ~/.bashrc):
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alias samson='$HOME/OneAngstrom/SAMSON-Application/11.0.0/Binaries/SAMSON-Core.sh' |
After adding the alias, you can conveniently start SAMSON by typing samson in your terminal.
Streamlined Troubleshooting and More Help
In case you encounter issues during installation or launching processes on Linux (especially regarding AMD/ATI graphics cards), refer to the troubleshooting section for targeted solutions. This rich resource helps bypass hardware or software-related complications to ensure a smoother start.
Next Steps for Molecular Modeling
After installation, you might be wondering what’s next. Here are a few guides that can help orient you:
- First look: the interface provides an overview of SAMSON’s interface and workflow structure.
- Loading molecules teaches the basics of handling molecular data in SAMSON.
- SAMSON Connect covers downloads, extension management, and shared resources.
For the full breakdown and access to all related links, don’t miss the Getting Started documentation.
If installation is straightforward, diving into SAMSON’s features will be an easy follow-up.
SAMSON and all SAMSON Extensions are free for non-commercial use. Get started today by downloading SAMSON from SAMSON Connect.