Effortless Customization of the SAMSON Interface
For molecular modelers, having an interface tailored to a personal workflow can make all the difference. If you’ve found yourself hunting for frequently used features or wishing the layout of your tools were more intuitive, SAMSON’s highly customizable interface might be the solution you need. Let’s explore how to adjust the SAMSON interface so it works perfectly for your projects.
Rearrange Panels Your Way
One of the key strengths of the SAMSON interface is its modularity. You can rearrange interface components like Document view, History view, and Inspector panels through drag-and-drop functionality. Here’s how:
- Click and hold on the title bar of a panel.
- Drag it to your desired location within the interface.
- Release the mouse to dock the panel in its new position.
Panels can be grouped together or undocked, creating a workspace that prioritizes the tools you use most.
Keeping Critical Windows Accessible
Some elements, like the ones from SAMSON’s Apps, can be set to always be on top. For instance, Apps may feature a “Pin” icon that lets you keep their window open even while navigating or working in other areas.
This is particularly useful if you rely on an app for specific tasks and don’t want to keep reopening it.
Tailor Your Menu with Workspaces
Did you know you can switch between different workspaces to modify how the menu is represented? Workspaces allow you to adapt your menu layout depending on the kind of task you’re working on. This feature, accessible from the top-left corner of the menu, is especially useful for switching between tasks such as navigation, animation, or molecular structure design.
Show or Hide Interface Sections
Sometimes, less is more. If your interface feels crowded, you can hide less commonly used sections through the Interface menu or by using customizable shortcuts. Here’s a handy table of shortcuts for showing or hiding different interface sections:
| Parts of Interface | Shortcut (Windows/Linux) | Shortcut (MacOS) |
|---|---|---|
| Document View | Ctrl + 1 | Cmd + 1 |
| Inspector | Ctrl + 2 | Cmd + 2 |
| Animator | Ctrl + 7 | Cmd + 7 |
Save Your Perfect Interface
One of the best features of SAMSON’s customization is that your preferred layout will be saved and loaded the next time you open the software. You won’t have to redo your arrangements for each session. Save time and streamline your entire workflow.
Quick Access with Favorites
To further speed up your work, add often-used commands, apps, and editors to your favorites. Favorites appear in a special section of the ribbon menu and your editors’ viewport menu. You can add items to favorites easily:
- Hover over the tool you want to favorite.
- Click the
icon.
And when a tool is no longer needed, remove it from favorites with a simple click on the same icon.
Learn More
If you’re ready to enjoy a workspace that feels like it was designed just for you, start customizing SAMSON today. For a detailed walkthrough, visit the documentation page.
SAMSON and all SAMSON Extensions are free for non-commercial use. Get SAMSON today at samson-connect.net.