Author: OneAngstrom

Molecular modeling often involves working with deeply nested, multi-component structures, and navigating between different elements—residues, chains, ligands, or even different molecules—can become overwhelming. If you’ve ever found yourself hunting through a jumbled 3D scene or struggling to isolate a specific…

Computational chemistry and molecular modeling software often comes with a catch: installation requires admin rights, which are typically restricted on institutional machines or shared HPC environments. This can become a significant hurdle—especially for students, researchers in restrictive IT environments, or…

When preparing molecular presentations or designing animations that highlight reaction mechanisms, structural alignment, or molecular interactions, one challenge you might encounter is the need to shift your viewpoint without rotating or redirecting focus. For example, you may want to pan…

When preparing molecular animations, one common frustration for researchers and educators is visual clutter. Large molecules display countless atoms and bonds, making it hard to direct attention to specific structural changes, active sites, or interactions. If you’re working with biomolecules,…

If you’ve ever found yourself trying to move atoms and simultaneously apply a rigid-body transformation, only to realize SAMSON won’t let you do both at once—you’ve already bumped into a crucial design feature: in SAMSON, only one editor can be…

Creating accurate molecular models can be time-consuming, especially when it comes to tubular nanostructures like carbon nanotubes (CNTs). For many researchers, the pain lies in balancing precision with speed—either spending too much time placing atoms manually or wrestling with abstract…

In molecular modeling, clear communication is essential—especially when sharing insights with collaborators or building a presentation. One recurring challenge is how to briefly spotlight a specific group of molecules or atoms without overwhelming the audience with constant motion or information…

Getting started with molecular modeling software can be overwhelming. Whether you’re a student new to computational chemistry, a researcher venturing into a new type of simulation, or an educator looking for a fast-start guide for your students, there’s a steep…