Author: OneAngstrom

Understanding molecular interactions often requires not just static snapshots of a system, but watching how molecules move—especially when investigating mechanisms like ligand unbinding or conformational transitions. One common challenge for computational chemists and molecular modelers is the need to export…

When manipulating molecular structures, precision matters. Whether you’re refining a docking pose, designing a supramolecular assembly, or preparing a structure for visualization or simulation, having better control over how parts of your system are translated and rotated can save time…

When working on complex molecular systems, a visual clutter of labels can get in the way of clarity. Whether labeling atoms, molecules, or measurement outputs, too many labels—or the wrong ones—can overload your scene and even mislead collaborators. Handling visibility…

Visualizing molecular systems is not just about structure — it’s also about presentation. Whether you’re preparing visuals for a publication, a presentation, or a teaching demo, the way your model looks can influence how it’s interpreted. One common challenge for…

If you create scientific animations to explain molecular mechanisms, you likely know how frustrating it is when parts of your model clutter the scene before they’re relevant. Clarity in storytelling often relies on visual timing — showing the right components…

If you’ve ever needed to transfer a molecular modeling project from one computer to another—perhaps to run simulations on a different machine, present your work, or simply share it with a colleague—you’ve probably encountered the hassle of handling multiple files…

In the fast-paced world of molecular modeling, scientists often develop custom software tools tailored to specific problems: a unique scoring function, a specialized simulation routine, a visualization script, or an interface to a proprietary database. While these tools are important,…

When setting up umbrella sampling simulations, molecular modelers often ask a critical question: how should I choose initial conformations along my reaction coordinate? Selecting poorly spaced conformations or skipping key intermediates may lead to biased potential of mean force (PMF)…

For molecular modelers and medicinal chemists, analog generation is often only half the battle. Once you’ve explored structural variations of a lead compound, the next big step is to evaluate how these analogs behave in 3D—especially if you’re preparing for…

When preparing molecular presentations or simulations, one common issue molecular modelers face is the inability to track or replay how atoms moved over time — whether they were manually shifted, simulated, or assembled. This becomes especially problematic when collaborating with…