Working on molecular structures often involves numerous manipulations—some intricate, others repetitive. It’s natural to make mistakes or reconsider a step, and this is where the undo and redo functionalities of SAMSON come to the rescue. Many molecular modelers face the challenge of managing complex editing workflows, and understanding how to navigate through a document’s history can save time while reducing frustration.
The Power of History in SAMSON
Each document you create or modify in SAMSON maintains its own unique action history. This history logs changes as undoable actions, enabling you to explore or revert back to previous states effortlessly. Leveraging this, you can inspect operations, undo missteps, and even redo actions that were reversed accidentally. These capabilities are designed to streamline your work and reduce errors, especially when designing or refining molecular structures.
Accessing the History View
SAMSON provides a dedicated History view, making it simple to navigate back to earlier steps or move forward again. You can open the History view directly from the menu: Interface > History. For faster access, use keyboard shortcuts:
- Ctrl+3 on Windows and Linux
- Cmd+3 on Mac
The History view visually lists your document’s action history, allowing you to click on any logged action to quickly move through states.
Core Shortcuts for Undo and Redo
Beyond the History view, SAMSON provides intuitive shortcuts to undo and redo actions:
- Undo: Press Ctrl+Z on Windows/Linux or Cmd+Z on Mac.
- Redo: Press Ctrl+Y on Windows/Linux or Cmd+Y on Mac.
These shortcuts let you quickly reverse any undesired changes or redo actions without navigating through the menu.
When Undo Is Not Possible
While SAMSON’s undo functionality is robust, not all operations are undoable. This might happen if you perform non-reversible actions between undoable ones. In such cases, SAMSON may not be able to accurately undo your previous operations, potentially leading to data loss. To avoid such situations, consider saving different versions of your document as you work.
Use Cases for Undo and Redo
The undo and redo features are particularly helpful when you’re:
- Building or editing molecular structures and need to experiment with different configurations.
- Moving objects to find the optimal arrangement within complex assemblies.
- Reviewing previous steps to better understand or refine your workflow.
Learn More
Get the full details on how SAMSON’s undo and redo functionalities work by visiting the original documentation page at https://documentation.samson-connect.net/users/latest/history/.
SAMSON and all SAMSON Extensions are free for non-commercial use. Get SAMSON at https://www.samson-connect.net.