For molecular modelers, managing complex molecular data can be a challenging task. With multiple structures, nodes, and datasets, ensuring an organized workflow is crucial for efficiency. Fortunately, SAMSON offers a powerful Document view that simplifies the way you structure, visualize, and interact with your data. Let’s break down how to take full advantage of this feature.
What Is the Document View?
The Document view in SAMSON provides a hierarchical representation, known as the data graph, of the active document. From structural nodes, cameras, and Python scripts to paths and conformations, every type of node plays a critical role. Understanding and utilizing this structure enables you to manage data more effectively, especially when working on large modeling projects.
How to Access the Document View
Opening the Document view is straightforward. You can click on Interface > Document view in the menu or use these keyboard shortcuts:
- Windows/Linux: Ctrl + 1
- Mac: Cmd + 1
Once opened, the Document view becomes your go-to workspace for organizing and analyzing all components of your molecular model.
Key Benefits of the Document View
Here are some of the most useful features you can use:
- Visualize Hierarchies: The Document view structures your active document into a data graph, helping you see relationships between nodes.
- Filter Nodes: Use the Node Specification Language or node names to filter and locate nodes quickly.
- Reorganize Structures: Drag and drop nodes to restructure your document for better clarity and organization.
- Apply Context Actions: Right-click on nodes to access specialty actions via the context menu and toolbar.
Simultaneous Management of Multiple Documents
Juggling multiple projects or datasets? SAMSON allows you to work with several documents at the same time. Despite this, only one document is active and displayed in the Document view. You can switch between documents through the Documents list in the top-left corner or by navigating to Home > Documents.
Want to duplicate parts of a model or compare structures? Open multiple documents, copy relevant nodes, and seamlessly transfer structures between them.
Streamlining Your Workflow
The Document view is packed with features designed to make life easier for molecular modelers:
- Group Nodes: Use folders to group related structures, molecules, or datasets and apply operations (e.g., show/hide or select) to all nodes within a folder.
- Embed Files and Folders: Create a single, self-contained document that includes PDFs, images, structure files, and more for easy sharing and portability.
Jumpstart Your Document Management
Managing molecular modeling projects doesn’t have to be overwhelming. By taking advantage of SAMSON’s Document view, you can unlock new levels of efficiency and organization. These tools ensure that even complex projects can be managed with ease.
To learn more about organizing and navigating documents in SAMSON, visit the official documentation.
SAMSON and all SAMSON Extensions are free for non-commercial use. You can download SAMSON at https://www.samson-connect.net.