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Choosing Better Molecule Colors with Discrete Color Palettes in SAMSON

Color plays a crucial role in molecular modeling. Whether you’re presenting a simulation, analyzing protein structures, or preparing material for a publication, the ability to clearly distinguish different molecular entities and properties can make a significant difference in communication and…

Rewind Your Molecular Trajectories with Play Reverse Path in SAMSON

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When visualizing molecular simulations, being able to move forward through a trajectory is only one part of the story. Sometimes, depending on the system you’re modeling, watching a conformational change in reverse offers crucial insights. Whether you’re analyzing protein folding,…

Predicting Protein Structures in SAMSON with AlphaFold-2: A Quick Guide

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For many molecular modelers, predicting accurate protein structures can be time-consuming or require specialized installations and command-line experience. If you’re exploring protein structure prediction and want a streamlined, interactive experience that works directly within a user-friendly software platform, this post…

Managing SAMSON Extension Subscriptions: A Practical Guide for Molecular Modelers

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One of the powerful features of the SAMSON platform is its extensibility through SAMSON Extensions—modular tools that enhance the capabilities of your molecular modeling workflow. Whether you’re interested in machine learning models for protein folding, advanced visualization tools, or simulation…

Why Molecular Labels Disappear When You Zoom Out (and How to Fix It)

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Have you ever placed labels to annotate atoms, residues, or molecules in your SAMSON model, only to see them vanish as you zoom out? This can be frustrating, especially when preparing visuals or sharing interactive models. Fortunately, there’s a systematic…

Quickly Filter Visible Notes in SAMSON Using NSL

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When working with complex molecular models in SAMSON, adding notes to nodes can be a convenient way to annotate and keep track of specific elements or structural features. However, as the number of notes increases—especially in collaborative or long-term projects—it…

Filtering Aromatic Atoms with NSL in SAMSON

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When analyzing or designing molecular systems, selecting specific types of atoms quickly and precisely can save a lot of time and reduce errors. One of the frequent needs among molecular modelers is to isolate aromatic atoms across complex molecular structures.…

Installing Older Versions of SAMSON: A Quick Guide for Molecular Modelers

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If you’re a molecular modeler working in a highly specific environment—whether you’re replicating previous results or using plugins that only support certain versions—it can be essential to install an older version of SAMSON. The good news? SAMSON provides a clear…

Get More Control Over Molecular Backbones with Attribute Filtering in SAMSON

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When you’re modeling large biomolecules, it’s not uncommon to find yourself overwhelmed by the number of elements in your scene—atoms, residues, chains, backbones, materials, and more. Sometimes all you want is to quickly isolate certain backbone fragments, say, those with…

Save Time with Quick Groups in SAMSON

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Working on complex molecular systems often means jumping back and forth between different parts of a structure—ligands, receptors, water molecules, or specific chains. Manually reselecting these parts again and again is time-consuming and can break your flow. That’s where Quick…