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From SMILES to 3D Structures in Seconds with SAMSON

For many molecular modelers and cheminformatics researchers, going from a simple SMILES string to a complete 3D structure can involve cobbling together multiple tools, scripts, or web platforms. This can be time-consuming and disrupt workflow—especially when working with large datasets.…

Drawing Carbon Nanotubes by Hand: Quick Interactive Modeling in SAMSON

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Building carbon nanotube (CNT) models is often a central need in molecular modeling, nanoscience, and materials simulation. Whether you’re designing CNT-based sensors, creating nanostructures for simulations, or exploring their mechanical and electronic behavior, the ability to quickly and intuitively generate…

Speed Up Protein Structure Predictions with AlphaFold-2 in SAMSON

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Predicting accurate protein structures remains one of the most time-consuming steps in molecular modeling and drug discovery. Researchers often struggle with limited local hardware, complex pipelines, and long waiting times using public services. Fortunately, SAMSON offers an integrated and user-friendly…

Prevent Unwanted Camera Movements in Molecular Animations

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If you’ve ever created a molecular animation and noticed that the camera angle changes unexpectedly between frames — even though you didn’t mean to animate it — you’re not alone. This can be frustrating, especially when you want a specific…

Never Lose Sight of Key Molecules During Simulations

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When running molecular dynamics or simulating binding events, one common frustration lies in losing track of what’s most important—the atoms or regions you’re examining. Camera movements can end up drifting, making it difficult to stay focused on key interactions or…

Choosing the Right Symmetry Group in Large Molecular Assemblies

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When modeling large protein complexes, viral capsids, or other biological assemblies, symmetry can be both a powerful ally and a source of confusion. One challenge commonly faced by molecular modelers is deciding which symmetry group to retain when a structure…

Switching Views Instantly: Using Multiple Cameras in SAMSON

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If you’ve ever worked on a complex molecular model and found yourself spending time manually rotating, zooming, and navigating to repeatedly reach the same viewpoints, you’re not alone. Navigating 3D structures to find the perfect angle or focusing on a…

Create Slide-Like Molecular Presentations in SAMSON with the Stop Animation

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If you’ve ever tried presenting molecular simulations or structural models in SAMSON, you’ve probably encountered a common challenge: how do you effectively break up your animation into clearly structured sequences, kind of like slides in a PowerPoint presentation? Whether you’re…

Tired of Managing Molecular Simulations Locally? Try This Alternative

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Running complex molecular modeling jobs—such as protein structure prediction or molecular dynamics simulations—often requires substantial computing power, software installations, and careful monitoring of progress. For researchers dealing with local system limits, slow workflows, or collaboration headaches, SAMSON’s cloud-based Job Manager…

Why Did My Labels Disappear? Understanding Label Visibility in SAMSON

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When building molecular models, placing informative labels can be crucial: whether it’s highlighting a specific atom, measuring a distance, or tagging a particular residue, labels guide the interpretation and communication of your models. But if you’ve ever zoomed in or…