For molecular modelers, efficiency is critical when working on complex projects. The ability to customize your interface can greatly improve accessibility to key tools and streamline workflows. This is where SAMSON‘s interface customization comes into play. It offers users a flexible environment tailored to their unique needs, ensuring you can focus on your molecular design projects without unnecessary distractions.
Seamless Widget Rearrangement
In SAMSON, you can rearrange interface widgets with simple drag-and-drop functionality. For example, the Document view, History, and Inspector widgets can all be repositioned by grabbing their title bars and moving them to your preferred location. With this customization, you can optimize your workspace for maximum productivity.
Moreover, multiple widgets can be docked together, creating grouped panels that allow quick switching between tools. This flexibility is invaluable when juggling multiple, detailed tasks in molecular modeling.
Persistent Layouts and Pinning
What’s more, SAMSON saves your customized interface. The next time you launch it, your workspace will appear just as you left it. This eliminates the need to reconfigure your settings repeatedly, saving you precious time during project iterations.
Another key feature is the ability to pin certain windows – such as those of some Apps – on top of others. This is achieved by using the “Pin” icon (
). Pinned windows remain accessible and visible even when other widgets are active, ensuring uninterrupted access to critical tools or data.
Workspaces and Shortcuts
SAMSON also supports switching between different workspaces. This allows you to alternate between task-specific interface layouts. For instance, a workspace optimized for molecular editing might highlight document views and inspectors, whereas a visualization workspace might emphasize the viewport and animator tools.
You can further simplify access through keyboard shortcuts. For example:
- Show the Document view with Ctrl + 1 (Cmd + 1 on macOS).
- Access the Inspector with Ctrl + 2 (Cmd + 2 on macOS).
- Quickly launch the Animator using Ctrl + 7 (Cmd + 7 on macOS).
These shortcuts significantly reduce time navigating the interface, letting you focus more on creating and refining your molecular models.
Tips for Streamlining Your Workflow
To further optimize how you work in SAMSON:
- Use the Interface menu to selectively show or hide certain parts of the interface.
- Leverage the “Favorites” feature (
) to quickly access your most-used commands, apps, and editors. They’ll appear at the top of the ribbon menu and in the viewport’s Editors menu.
This level of adaptability ensures that your workspace matches your workflow, positioning SAMSON as an indispensable resource for molecular modelers.
Ready to experience these powerful customization options? Visit the SAMSON interface documentation to learn more and delve deeper into its functionalities.
SAMSON and all SAMSON Extensions are free for non-commercial use. Download SAMSON now at SAMSON Connect.