For many molecular modelers, diving into a new software platform like SAMSON can feel a bit overwhelming. Knowing where to start and how to perform specific tasks efficiently can be challenging. This is where SAMSON’s interactive tutorials come into play. Designed with users in mind, these tutorials offer step-by-step guidance to make your experience seamless and productive.
SAMSON provides a built-in suite of interactive tutorials that serve as an excellent onboarding tool for beginners, as well as a quick refresher for advanced users. The tutorials help you master various tasks—whether it's setting up a simulation, working with molecular data, or utilizing specific tools within SAMSON.
How to Access the Tutorials
Getting started with these tutorials is straightforward:
- Open SAMSON and navigate to Help > Tutorials.
- Browse through the available tutorials and select a topic that aligns with your interests or objectives.
- Click the Start tutorial button to begin.
Each tutorial is designed to interact with you directly within the SAMSON platform, guiding you so that you can achieve your goals efficiently.
Stopping or Restarting a Tutorial
You can stop a tutorial at any time by closing the tutorial’s tip window located in the top-right corner of the Viewport. If you want to revisit the content or try again from the beginning, simply restart the tutorial using the steps above from the Help > Tutorials menu.
Designed for Flexibility
What sets SAMSON’s interactive tutorials apart is their flexibility. You can take them at your own pace, repeat them as often as needed, and focus on topics that are critical for your work. Furthermore, if you're diving into extensions for SAMSON, you can complement these tutorials with specialized SAMSON Extensions Tutorials, offering even more tailored learning experiences.
Why Use These Tutorials?
The interactive tutorials are particularly helpful for users who:
- Are new to SAMSON and want to get up to speed quickly.
- Need a structured guide to explore specific features or techniques.
- Prefer hands-on learning as they work directly within the platform.
With these tutorials, you can enhance your productivity and ensure you're leveraging SAMSON's features to their full potential.
Interactive tutorials save time and provide clarity, especially for intricate tasks. To explore these tutorials and find out how they can improve your workflow, check the official documentation page.
SAMSON and all SAMSON Extensions are free for non-commercial use. You can download SAMSON at https://www.samson-connect.net.