For molecular modelers, managing complex hierarchies of data, such as molecular structures, associated files, and configurations, can be a significant challenge. SAMSON’s Document View simplifies this process, allowing researchers to focus more on their scientific goals and less on navigating data structures. Let’s dive into how this feature can make your work easier.
What is the Document View?
The Document View is a panel in SAMSON that displays the data graph (or hierarchical structure) of the active document. In SAMSON, a document is a collection of nodes, which can represent structural components (e.g., molecules, residues, atoms), cameras, Python scripts, files, folders, and more. This hierarchical organization enables you to easily navigate and manipulate complex datasets.
Here’s a glimpse of how the Document View looks:
Key Features of the Document View
In the Document View, you can:
- View the Document’s Structure: Quickly see the hierarchy of your dataset, including all nodes and their relationships.
- Show/Hide Nodes: Focus on specific components by hiding irrelevant nodes with a simple click.
- Select Nodes: Use SAMSON’s selection tools to highlight specific elements for further analysis.
- Filter Nodes: Search and filter nodes using the Node Specification Language (NSL) or node names via the “Filter nodes…” functionality.
- Drag-and-Drop: Reorganize your data by dragging and dropping nodes to restructure the document’s hierarchy.
- Contextual Actions: Right-click on nodes to access their context menu or use the context toolbar for specialized actions.
Streamlining Your Workflow
The ability to have multiple documents open and switch between them can significantly streamline your workflow. For instance, if you are comparing distinct molecules or transferring structures across datasets, SAMSON makes it easy to switch active documents. Simply use the Documents list in the top-left corner or navigate through Home > Documents in the interface. The number of currently opened documents is also displayed for convenience.
Here’s how you can switch between documents:
Customizing with Folders
Another powerful feature of the Document View is the use of folders. You can group nodes into folders to manage and apply operations to sets of molecules effectively. For example, use folders to hide or show multiple molecules with one click or to organize data for different parts of your project. Embedded folders and files ensure that your document becomes self-contained, making sharing and transferring across devices simple and hassle-free.
Shortcut Tips
You can open the Document View via Interface > Document View, or by using the shortcut:
- Ctrl + 1 on Windows and Linux
- Cmd + 1 on Mac
Once open, take full advantage of all its features to explore and adjust your molecular model efficiently.
Conclusion
Whether you’re managing intricate molecular datasets or conducting simulations, SAMSON’s Document View is designed to enhance your molecular modeling experience. Want to explore further? Check out the full documentation page on documents here.
SAMSON and all SAMSON Extensions are free for non-commercial use. You can get SAMSON at https://www.samson-connect.net.