Learning complex molecular modeling software can be overwhelming, especially when you’re eager to dive into your project but feel lost in menus, buttons, and technical terminology. Many scientists spend hours reading through documentation without always knowing exactly where to start. If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to figure out how to build molecules, analyze interactions, or use extensions effectively in SAMSON, there’s a built-in feature that may help more than a PDF ever could.
Interactive tutorials in SAMSON provide a guided, practical way to explore key features directly inside the interface. Rather than reading instructions and then switching back and forth to the application, you get to learn by doing. These tutorials walk you through real actions inside SAMSON—step by step—so you learn by performing the actual tasks in context.
How to Access the Interactive Tutorials
To try out SAMSON’s interactive tutorials, simply:
- Open SAMSON
- Go to Help > Tutorials
- Select a tutorial that matches the process you’re interested in
- Click Start tutorial
Once a tutorial begins, you’ll see tip windows overlayed on the interface, guiding you through each action inside SAMSON. From structure building to basic simulations, these step-by-step helpers are especially useful when you’re unfamiliar with the software’s workflows.
Why Use These Tutorials?
User feedback often highlights a major challenge: even simple tasks can feel daunting when you aren’t yet familiar with the software interface. While manuals and videos have their place, interactive tutorials in SAMSON offer some unique advantages:
- Live guidance—you’re not just watching someone else work, you’re doing it yourself
- No context switching—you stay inside the software the whole time
- Progress at your pace—you can pause, repeat, or exit any time
If you’re experimenting with new workflows or trying out a SAMSON Extension you just installed, these tutorials can save significant time and frustration. They provide foundational experience and reduce the chance you’ll miss a crucial step just because you didn’t know where to look.
Can You Stop or Restart?
Of course. If you want to exit the tutorial at any point, just close the tutorial’s tip window, usually located at the top-right corner of the Viewport. Wish to start again later? Reopen it anytime from Help > Tutorials. It’s that simple.
Also Looking at Extensions?
There’s a separate set of tutorials designed for SAMSON Extensions, which you can find under SAMSON Extensions Tutorials. These guide you through specific custom features developed for certain modeling tasks.
For beginners and experienced modelers alike, using SAMSON’s interactive tutorials is one of the most efficient ways to get comfortable with the platform. Whether you’re focused on molecular dynamics, drug design, or nanosystem modeling, these tutorials help make first steps smoother and more productive.
To learn more or access the full tutorial list, visit the official documentation: https://documentation.samson-connect.net/users/latest/interactive-tutorials/.
SAMSON and all SAMSON Extensions are free for non-commercial use. Download SAMSON at https://www.samson-connect.net.