For molecular modelers, time is precious, and efficient navigation through tools and functionalities can make all the difference in your work. SAMSON understands this need and offers a series of shortcuts and easy access options for managing and switching between editors seamlessly. Whether you’re generating nanotubes, deforming molecular structures, or performing rigid-body transformations, the right tools should always be at your fingertips. This blog post explores how you can access and use SAMSON’s editors more effectively.
Quickly Accessing Editors
In SAMSON, editors are essential tools that respond to user interaction events such as mouse clicks and keyboard inputs. You can imagine editors as specialized tools designed for tasks like molecular structure shaping, rigid-body transforms, or even selecting regions with a rectangle tool. To make your workflow smoother, SAMSON provides several ways to access and manage editors:
- Menu Access: You can find all available editors in the menu located on the left side of the viewport. Simply browse the menu to pick the editor you need for your current task easily.
- Quick Commands: Above the left menu, in the top-left corner of the viewport, SAMSON displays quick-access commands for the currently active editor. This feature allows you to adjust settings or toggle functions without needing to navigate through multiple menus.
- Search Bar: For even faster access, use the Find everything search box at the top of SAMSON’s interface. Type the name or function of the editor you’re looking for to locate it instantly.
Why This Matters
The flexibility provided by SAMSON’s editor access options is invaluable for minimizing interruptions in your modeling process. Instead of losing focus while searching for a tool, you can rely on the intuitive layout and search functionality to stay productive. For example:
- If you’re working on transforming molecular structures, the rigid-body transform editor can be activated and adjusted without ever leaving the viewport.
- When you find yourself needing to switch between selection tasks quickly, the rectangle selection editor is readily available through the menu.
One Active Editor at a Time
It’s important to note that SAMSON allows only one editor to be active at any given time. This ensures that there’s no conflict between functions and that the active editor receives user input unambiguously. Switching between editors is straightforward and preserves the integrity of your workflow.
Adding More Editors
While SAMSON comes with a robust set of default editors, advanced users can enhance their toolkit by adding new editors from SAMSON Connect. This flexibility allows you to tailor the platform to your unique modeling needs, giving you access to tools designed for specific tasks.
More Resources for Modelers
For a deeper dive into specialized editors, consider exploring related documentation:
- Moving Around: Learn how to navigate the viewport with intuitive selection editors.
- Moving Objects: Discover editors for object transformations, alignment, and distribution.
- Extending SAMSON: Install or develop new editor extensions tailored to your needs.
To learn more about using editors in SAMSON, visit the official documentation page here: https://documentation.samson-connect.net/users/latest/editors/.
SAMSON and all SAMSON Extensions are free for non-commercial use. To get started, please visit https://www.samson-connect.net.