SAMSON Blog – Page 192

Controlling Molecule Visibility in SAMSON with NSL Filters

When working with complex molecular systems, it’s easy to lose track of what’s visible in your scene and what isn’t. Whether you’re analyzing a macromolecule, building simulation-ready models, or preparing visuals, controlling what shows up on screen can make a…

Filtering Side Chains by Atom Composition in SAMSON

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One of the most common challenges in molecular modeling is quickly identifying specific side chains based on their chemical properties. Whether you’re performing structure refinement, dataset curation, or preparing inputs for simulations, being able to filter out side chains based…

Better Molecular Scenes with Visual Presets in SAMSON

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Molecular modeling often involves balancing scientific accuracy with visual clarity. Whether you’re preparing molecular graphics for a publication, presentation, or educational material, achieving visual consistency while highlighting important features can be time-consuming. This is where SAMSON’s Visual Presets come in.…

Tired of Atom Jumps in Molecular Animations? Keyframes Can Help

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When preparing a molecular animation, it’s easy to face one frustrating issue: unnatural atomic jumps from one frame to the next. Whether you’re presenting a conformation transition, simulating a nanotube breathing cycle, or demonstrating ring flipping, discontinuous movement can make…

Editing Molecular Properties in SAMSON: A Closer Look at the Inspector

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When working with complex molecular systems, fine-tuning details like atom charges, bond orders, or node visibility is a common yet often tedious part of the modeling process. For many molecular modelers, the challenge is not just building a structure, but…

A Better Way to Pan Molecular Systems Horizontally

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When creating molecular animations, clarity in how structures are presented is crucial. Whether you’re preparing content for a paper, a teaching video, or a presentation, it’s often necessary to move the camera horizontally—especially when showing large assemblies or when comparing…

Quickly Find Molecular Structures with NSL in SAMSON’s Document View

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Molecular modelers often work with large, complex systems—think lengthy protein chains, multiple ligands, or layered structural hierarchies. Navigating and selecting specific components in such systems can easily become overwhelming. To address this challenge, SAMSON introduces the Node Specification Language (NSL),…

Getting Unstuck in Molecular Modeling: A Look at SAMSON’s Built-In Interactive Tutorials

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When working with molecular design software, one of the most common challenges is getting started — or getting unstuck. Whether you’re preparing a system for simulation or exploring an unfamiliar interface, the learning curve can slow you down significantly, especially…

When Designing Molecules in 2D is the Smartest First Step

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Designing new molecules in 3D can often feel overwhelming. Aligning atoms, exploring fragments, checking for clashes — it’s a lot to keep track of in three dimensions. But what if you could start your molecule design in a clean, simplified…

Unlocking New Molecular Modeling Capabilities with SAMSON Apps

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Setting up and running complex molecular simulations can often require a combination of software tools, each with distinct formats, workflows, or interfaces. For molecular modelers, this fragmentation can become a time sink—slowing down exploration and discovery. If you’ve ever thought,…