As a molecular modeler, you’re often tasked with presenting complex molecular dynamics to your peers, students, or collaborators. Whether you’re explaining intricate interactions or sharing a workflow, timing your presentation to allow your audience a moment to focus and grasp key details can be a challenge. This is where the Stop animation in SAMSON comes in handy. It allows you to pause your molecular presentation at any frame, creating the equivalent of slides for a more effective and controlled delivery.
What Does the Stop Animation Do?
The Stop animation halts the playback of your molecular animation at a specific frame. To resume the animation, you can press Space or use the Play button available in the Animator’s controls. This tool is particularly useful if you prefer to divide your presentation into digestible sections or need to emphasize specific frames for added clarity.
How to Add the Stop Animation
Adding the Stop animation to your presentation is a straightforward step in SAMSON:
- Go to the Animation panel within the Animator.
- Double-click on the Stop effect to insert it at the current frame.
- Adjust the position of the Stop keyframe if necessary to ensure the presentation halts at the desired moment.
Note: You can always move the keyframes of the animation to fine-tune your presentation’s flow.
When to Use Stop Animation
The Stop animation is ideal for various situations, such as:
- Creating “slides” in your molecular presentation, allowing you to discuss each section in depth without the distraction of continuous playback.
- Focusing on critical molecular interactions or structural frames that need detailed attention.
- Interspersing questions or interactive discussions during the presentation, giving your audience time to process information.
These use cases showcase how the Stop animation can help you enhance audience engagement and understanding during your presentations.
Learn More
If you’re interested in incorporating this feature in your next molecular project, be sure to check out the official documentation for more details: https://documentation.samson-connect.net/users/latest/animations/stop/.
SAMSON and all SAMSON Extensions are free for non-commercial use. You can download SAMSON here: https://www.samson-connect.net.