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Easily Filter Molecular Segments by Residue Counts in SAMSON

When working with complex molecular structures, identifying specific segments—such as protein chains or molecular groups—with defined characteristics can be a time-consuming task. One common challenge faced by molecular modelers is quickly finding segments containing a particular number of residues, especially…

Creating Slide-Like Presentations in Molecular Animations

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When showcasing a molecular mechanism or communicating complex simulations, molecular modelers often face a presentation challenge: keeping control of the narrative. Visualizations can flow too fast, or worse, become overwhelming to the audience without clear segmenting. While traditional media like…

How to Define Custom Index Groups for Pulling Simulations in GROMACS Wizard

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When simulating molecular systems using GROMACS, one of the recurrent challenges users face—especially in pulling simulations—is how to define custom index groups. If you’ve ever tried to pull a specific biomolecular segment (like a protein chain) from another while applying…

Simplify Molecular Presentations with the Flash Animation Effect

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When presenting complex molecular systems, clarity is key. Whether you’re building an educational presentation, highlighting dynamic molecular processes, or preparing figures for a talk or publication, how and when you show specific molecular components can change how your message is…

When Labels Disappear: Controlling Label Visibility in Molecular Models

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One of the common challenges molecular modelers face while working with complex systems is organizing and labeling structures effectively—especially when visualizing large biomolecules at different scales. Labels help annotate key atoms, residues, or molecular entities, but there’s often a problem:…

Easily Center and Align Your Molecules in SAMSON

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When working with molecular models, even small inconveniences in object positioning can slow down your workflow. Whether you’re preparing figures for publications, aligning structures for simulations, or simply organizing your workspace, having molecules scattered arbitrarily in 3D space can be…

Getting More Control Over Polymer Sequences in Molecular Design

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When designing complex polymer structures, one common challenge for molecular modelers is efficiently defining and managing sequences of monomer units. Particularly in synthetic or biopolymer design, having both precision and flexibility in how monomers are arranged is crucial for building…

How to Focus on Meaningful Molecular Segments Using NSL Filters

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When you’re working with complex molecular systems, identifying the right segment to analyze or visualize in your workspace can be a challenge. The sheer number of atoms, residues, and structural groups in large biochemical systems can be overwhelming. This is…

Making Sense of Visible, Hidden, and Flags in Molecular Scenes

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When working on complex molecular systems, clarity is essential. A major pain point for molecular modelers is managing the visibility of objects within a scene—especially when you’re juggling dozens (or hundreds) of nodes, each with specific visual properties. Why is…

Vertical Focus: Making Better Molecular Views with the Pedestal Camera in SAMSON

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When building presentations or visualizing complex molecular systems, molecular modelers often face the challenge of clearly highlighting vertical structures—think membrane-spanning proteins or stacks of molecular layers. A static camera angle can miss these intricate features, while overly complex animations may…