One of the recurring challenges for molecular modelers—especially those new to a platform—is getting started with complex software tools and understanding how to perform key tasks without getting overwhelmed by documentation. If you’ve ever faced a steep learning curve when exploring new molecular modeling environments, SAMSON offers a welcome alternative: built-in interactive tutorials that guide users step by step, directly inside the platform.
Rather than switching constantly between documentation and software, you can learn how to use the platform while using the platform. That means fewer browser tabs and faster progress.
Where to Find the Tutorials
Launching an interactive tutorial in SAMSON is simple. Open the menu and go to:
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Help > Tutorials |
From there, choose a tutorial and click Start tutorial. A guided tip window will appear in the Viewport and walk you through the task. No need to memorize steps in advance—the software keeps you on track as you go.
Each tutorial is designed to be hands-on, helping you get familiar with SAMSON’s key capabilities, whether you’re setting up a simulation, building nanosystems, or working with data visualization.
Why This Matters for Modelers
Molecular modeling often requires careful attention to tool settings, workflows, and visualization techniques. Without guidance, first-time users can spend hours figuring out how to orient themselves within a new environment. Built-in tutorials significantly ease this process by offering a more interactive and user-friendly way to explore SAMSON’s features.
This is especially useful for:
- Students and educators using molecular tools for the first time
- Researchers who want to quickly try SAMSON without going through pages of documentation
- Experienced users exploring new modules or extensions
And if you need to pause or quit, exiting a tutorial is just as easy—simply close the tip window at the top-right corner of the Viewport. You can always come back and restart it later.
More Than Just a Walkthrough
These tutorials are not generic pop-ups—they’re contextual and tailored to SAMSON’s interface. This allows them to provide more relevant instructions as you interact with the platform. And because they’re embedded directly into the software, they stay synchronized with the interface you’re looking at, reducing confusion and speeding up the learning curve.
If you’re curious about building on top of SAMSON, the documentation also points to a growing set of tutorials specifically for SAMSON Extensions. That can be especially helpful for developers or advanced modelers looking to expand the platform’s capabilities.
These integrated tutorials are a smart way to introduce core concepts without interrupting your workflow. If you’re just getting started with SAMSON, give them a try first—they’re built to help you learn by doing.
To learn more about the interactive tutorials in SAMSON, visit the official 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 from https://www.samson-connect.net.