As a molecular modeler, you often face the challenge of efficiently transforming your ideas into accurate and customized molecular models. Whether it’s generating nanotubes, deforming molecular structures, or performing rigid-body transformations, your workflow can quickly become bogged down by repetitive and manual tasks. This is where SAMSON Editors come in, providing an intuitive and flexible solution to streamline your editing needs.
What are SAMSON Editors?
SAMSON Editors are tools integrated directly into the SAMSON platform, designed to enhance your molecular modeling workflows. By receiving user interaction events like mouse clicks and keyboard inputs, these editors empower you to carry out sophisticated tasks with ease. Examples include creating nanotube models in just a few clicks, precisely deforming molecular structures while maintaining their local rigidity, or applying rigid-body transformations to your models. Essentially, editors are your go-to tools to simplify and accelerate complex molecular design tasks.
Accessing Editors
Finding and using editors in SAMSON is straightforward. You can locate them via:
- The menu on the left side of the viewport
- Quick access commands in the top-left corner of the viewport
- The “Find everything” search box at the top of SAMSON
By making editors readily accessible, SAMSON ensures that you spend less time navigating menus and more time focusing on design.
Enhanced Customizability
SAMSON provides a set of editors by default. However, its extensibility is a game-changer. Need a specific tool for a niche task? You can easily add more editors from SAMSON Connect, allowing you to customize the platform to your exact requirements. By tailoring the toolkit to your needs, SAMSON helps you stay agile and efficient, no matter the complexity of the project.
The editor menu in the SAMSON platform lets you seamlessly switch and access tools for rapid molecular editing.
One Active Editor at a Time
To simplify workflows and prevent conflicts, SAMSON enforces the principle of having only one editor active at any given time. This ensures a smooth user experience and reduces errors caused by overlapping functionalities. Switching between editors is quick, allowing you to adapt your toolkit to any step of your workflow efficiently.
Kickstart Your Creativity
For those looking to push the boundaries of molecular design even further, SAMSON supports the development of custom editors. Resources like the extension generator documentation and Documentation center provide detailed guides on writing and deploying new tools. Imagine creating your own nanotube generator or designing an editor tailored to a specific research task—it’s all possible with SAMSON.
Whether you’re new to molecular modeling or a seasoned professional, SAMSON Editors can help you save time and effort while delivering precise results. To explore the full range of tools and functionalities available, visit the official documentation page.
Note: SAMSON and all SAMSON Extensions are free for non-commercial use. Discover how SAMSON can empower your molecular modeling projects by downloading it at SAMSON Connect.