For molecular modelers working on complex projects, managing multiple file types and project resources can quickly become a daunting task. Whether it’s Python scripts, datasets, research papers, or entire folders, keeping everything organized and easily shareable often feels like a challenge. Fortunately, SAMSON offers an elegant feature known as Universal File Embedding, which enables you to embed virtually any file directly within your molecular design projects. Here’s how to simplify your workflow with this powerful feature.
Why Embedded Files Are Useful
Embedding files or folders into your documents in SAMSON can help you create self-contained projects. It ensures all associated resources—scripts, data files, and even images—travel seamlessly with your molecular models. This is particularly valuable when transferring files between devices or sharing projects with collaborators.
Think of it as bundling everything your molecular project needs into one neat package, eliminating the risk of losing important files or misplacing resources.
How to Embed Files and Folders
The process for embedding files and folders in SAMSON is straightforward:
- Drag-and-Drop: Simply drag and drop your files or folders into SAMSON. A prompt will appear asking whether you’d like to embed them.
- Use the Menu: Alternatively, navigate to Home > Embed files or Home > Embed folders in the menu.
Embedded resources are stored directly within the document, making them portable and self-contained.
What Can Be Embedded?
The possibilities with file embedding are nearly endless. Here are a few examples of what you can include:
- Python scripts or even entire Python apps (e.g., machine learning utilities).
- Research papers that provide context or literature references.
- Images, datasets, and experimental data related to your project.
- Folders containing multiple related documents or configuration files.
With these resources embedded, your team can explore your molecular models while accessing all the necessary files without needing additional external tools.
Collaborate and Share Seamlessly
Once your files are embedded, SAMSON makes it easy to share your self-contained documents with others. Use SAMSON Connect to publish and distribute your project securely.
This is beneficial whether you’re collaborating on a research project, sharing your results with colleagues, or creating educational material. Thanks to Universal File Embedding, all the files required to understand or extend your work are readily accessible within the same document.
Learn More
Universal File Embedding is a simple but transformative capability for molecular model management. To dive deeper into how to use this feature and its potential applications, visit the full documentation at https://documentation.samson-connect.net/users/latest/loading-molecules/.
Note: SAMSON and all SAMSON Extensions are free for non-commercial use. You can get SAMSON at https://www.samson-connect.net.