Molecular modeling is an exciting but complex field, with countless tools and workflows to explore. If you ever feel overwhelmed or unsure how to start using a new platform, you’re not alone. SAMSON, the integrative molecular design platform, aims to simplify this process for you by offering built-in interactive tutorials. These tutorials are designed to help you get up to speed with confidence, faster. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced user, they are here to guide you step by step.
In SAMSON, you can easily access these tutorials by navigating to Help > Tutorials. There, you will find guides on performing various tasks, from basic operations to more advanced modeling workflows. Once you select a tutorial, simply click Start tutorial to begin, and let SAMSON lead the way. The tutorials are interactive, meaning you don’t just passively read instructions but actively engage with the SAMSON environment, making learning not just effective but also more enjoyable.
If you need to stop or exit a tutorial, SAMSON makes it simple. All you have to do is close the tutorial’s tip window, which you can find in the top-right corner of the Viewport. You can always restart a tutorial later to revisit specific steps or refresh your knowledge. Flexibility like this ensures that SAMSON adapts to your pace and needs.
One of the standout features of SAMSON’s tutorials is how they cover a wide variety of functionalities across molecular modeling. For instance, you can also find specific tutorials for SAMSON Extensions, which further expand SAMSON’s capabilities. These can be especially valuable if you are already using or planning to use SAMSON’s extensions to customize your molecular modeling workflows. Exploring these options through tutorials can help you unlock new tools and get the most out of the platform.
Interactive tutorials like the ones in SAMSON have a particularly important role in reducing the learning curve for new software users. They help you troubleshoot pain points like confusion about where to begin or difficulties in adopting a new workflow. More importantly, they teach you practical skills by walking you through real-use scenarios—in the software environment itself.
To learn more about SAMSON’s interactive tutorials and how they can enhance your molecular modeling experience, visit the documentation page here: https://documentation.samson-connect.net/users/latest/interactive-tutorials/
SAMSON and all SAMSON Extensions are free for non-commercial use. You can download SAMSON at https://www.samson-connect.net.