Accurate measurements are at the heart of molecular modeling, especially when you’re working with complex structures and need precise data like distances, angles, and torsions to inform your design decisions. SAMSON offers an easy-to-use tool for this purpose: the Measure…

For molecular modelers navigating complex structures, clear visualization of key elements is crucial. To streamline this process, SAMSON offers the Flash animation feature, a powerful tool that controls the visibility of nodes, making them appear or disappear seamlessly during an…

When designing molecular models, managing label visibility efficiently can significantly impact the clarity and presentation of your work. Labels help depict node names, group descriptions, or measurements in the Viewport. However, as your model complexity increases, maintaining label readability becomes…

When creating molecular presentations, timing is everything. A thoughtfully designed animation can elegantly convey complex molecular behaviors or results. However, sometimes you need to pause and let your audience absorb what they see—whether it’s to emphasize a key molecular structure,…

Molecular docking can be a critical step in understanding protein-ligand interactions and predicting binding affinities. However, setting up ligands properly—whether single ligands or libraries—can often seem daunting. In this blog post, we’ll take a deep dive into the process of…

Molecular modeling often involves working with complex systems containing multiple molecules. However, sometimes you need to focus on just one molecule within the system for optimization. If you’ve ever wondered how to minimize just a single molecule without affecting the…

Molecular modelers often need to create clear, dynamic visualizations to communicate complex structures and phenomena. One recurring challenge is moving the camera fluidly and precisely through a presentation while maintaining control over the viewpoint. If you’ve been struggling with this,…

Molecular modeling often involves simulating interactions between structures, like proteins and ligands, or analyzing docking poses of molecules. A key challenge for modelers is efficiently and accurately positioning groups of atoms or meshes into docked configurations, especially when creating animations…