When working in molecular modeling, have you ever made a change you immediately regretted, but couldn’t figure out how to reverse it safely? Or found yourself frustrated when trying to review changes in complex models? In SAMSON, the History View is the tool that can save you time, help you navigate previous states of your model, and ensure your workflow remains as smooth as possible.
Here’s why the History View in SAMSON is a game-changer, and how you can use it to your advantage.
What Is the History View?
The History View is an intuitive feature in SAMSON that tracks the sequence of operations performed on a document. Each document in SAMSON maintains its individual action history, allowing molecular modelers to undo, redo, or inspect operations without affecting other open projects. This means you can confidently experiment with structure editing, transformations, or molecule construction knowing that every step is fully reversible—provided it’s undoable.
The interface allows you to:
- Undo actions to revisit previous states of the document.
- Redo actions to reapply changes.
- Easily inspect the list of operations to better track your progress.
How Do You Access the History View?
Opening the History View is straightforward and can be done through different methods. Use any of the following:
- Navigate via Interface > History from the menu.
- Use the keyboard shortcut:
- Ctrl + 3 (Windows/Linux).
- Cmd + 3 (Mac).
Once open, you’ll see the list of recorded actions along with their timestamps and details. This clear overview is especially useful for tracking complex workflows.
Undo and Redo? Explained
Undo and Redo functionalities in SAMSON are designed to make iterative design much easier:
- Undo: This reverts your last action(s). Simply press Ctrl + Z (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + Z (Mac) to step back. It allows you to explore previous states of your model and reconsider decisions.
- Redo: This reapplies actions you’ve undone. Use Ctrl + Y (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + Y (Mac) to move forward again.
Do note: not all operations in SAMSON are reversible. If a non-undoable action occurs between reversible actions, the continuity in the undo history may be disrupted. This serves as a gentle reminder to save snapshots of critical states regularly.
Why History Tracking Matters
In molecular modeling projects, precision is everything. Modeling sessions often involve several intricate steps like building molecules, optimizing conformations, or applying transformations. Accidental missteps can derail hours of careful work. With SAMSON’s History View, you’ll not only feel confident in your ability to recover from unintended changes, but it also serves as a valuable tool for documenting your workflow. This traceability is essential in research, educational labs, and collaborative environments.
Learn More
Ready to make the most of this feature? Dive deeper into History View’s capabilities by visiting the official documentation page here: History: Undo and Redo.
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