For molecular modelers, the ability to intuitively manipulate structures or create new models with user-friendly tools is key to productivity. SAMSON, the integrative molecular design platform, provides a unique approach to achieving this through its powerful editors. But did you know that only one editor can be active at a time? Understanding and managing the active editor feature can significantly improve your workflow.
Editors in SAMSON are specialized tools that allow users to perform various tasks. These tasks might include generating a nanotube model, deforming molecular structures while preserving local rigidity, making precise rectangular selections, or applying rigid-body transformations to models. Because these tasks are diverse, SAMSON ensures a focused and efficient workflow by activating only one editor at a time.
To find and activate an editor, SAMSON provides several helpful features:
- Menu Access: Editors can be accessed from a menu conveniently located on the left side of the viewport interface. This menu organizes all available editors for quick selection.
- Quick Access Commands: Once an editor is active, quick commands appear in the top-left corner of the viewport. These commands are context-specific and enhance the capabilities of the active editor.
- Search Box: SAMSON’s Find everything global search box is also a fast way to locate and activate editors. Simply type the name of the editor you need, and SAMSON will handle the rest.
Each editor in SAMSON is tailored for a specific function, making the active editor configuration essential for avoiding conflicts between tools. For example, while using a nanotube generator editor (a tool for generating complex nanotube models in just a few clicks), activating another editor simultaneously would disrupt your workflow. By allowing only one editor to be active at a time, SAMSON maintains clarity and prevents unintended actions.
Adding more editors to SAMSON is easy, thanks to its extensive library of additional tools on SAMSON Connect. This customization ensures you have the exact tools you need for your projects. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced user, SAMSON Connect keeps expanding your toolkit to suit the complex nature of molecular modeling.
Are you looking to develop your own editors? SAMSON offers comprehensive documentation for creating customized extensions. These extensions allow you to tailor your modeling platform further, integrating your own tools into SAMSON’s framework with ease. If this sounds like something you’re interested in, refer to the developer resources available in the Documentation center.
To sum up, mastering SAMSON’s editor functionality adds significant efficiency to your molecular modeling journey. You can learn more about SAMSON’s editors and their features by visiting the official documentation page at https://documentation.samson-connect.net/users/latest/editors/.
SAMSON and all SAMSON Extensions are free for non-commercial use. Unlock the potential of this platform today by downloading it at https://www.samson-connect.net.