When working with molecular design tools, visual clarity and selective rendering can be crucial for effective analysis and communication. This is where Render Preset Attributes in SAMSON come into play. To address the common challenge of managing complex visualizations, render preset attributes allow molecular modelers to control and refine how particular nodes are visually represented, ensuring that only the most relevant details are highlighted.
The renderPreset attribute space (rp is its short name) is specifically designed for render preset nodes. It inherits several attributes from the node attribute space while tailoring them to the needs of customizable rendering. Let’s dive into the key attributes:
Key Render Preset Attributes
name
The rp.name attribute allows users to assign or match string-based names to render preset nodes. For example, using the following:
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rp.n "A" rp.n "L*" |
Helps you identify presets by exact names or a pattern (e.g., starting with “L”). This is highly useful when you are working with several presets and need an accurate selection mechanism.
selected
This attribute inherits functionality from node.selected. It indicates whether a render preset node is selected or not. Possible values for the rp.selected attribute are simply true or false. For instance:
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rp.selected not rp.selected |
This conditional control can help molecular modelers focus on specific presets while filtering out irrelevant ones during visualization tasks.
selectionFlag
Similar to selected, the rp.selectionFlag attribute allows nodes to be flagged for selection with a binary value (true or false). For example:
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rp.sf false rp.sf |
Unlike selected, which deals with active selection, the selectionFlag attribute can be used broadly for tagging nodes without immediately affecting their visual focus. This enables greater flexibility for model management.
These render preset attributes simplify the way molecular modelers organize and interact with their visualizations, making it easier to handle complexity in molecular projects. Whether you are highlighting specific structures or creating tailored rendering schemes, these attributes provide precision in your workflows.
To explore and learn more about how these attributes can elevate your molecular modeling, visit the original documentation here: Render Preset Attributes Documentation.
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