For molecular modelers, a common challenge is optimizing workflows to include the specific tools and features needed for unique projects. Customization is key, but it can be challenging to find a platform that offers seamless integration of extensions and tools. If you’ve faced this, you’ll be happy to learn that SAMSON provides an intuitive way to find, add, and manage powerful extensions that align with your needs using the Marketplace feature on SAMSON Connect.
What is the Marketplace?
The Marketplace is a repository of SAMSON Extensions—modules that enhance the SAMSON platform with specific functionalities. Whether you need advanced simulations, specialized visualization tools, or ready-to-use datasets, the Marketplace has a wide variety of extensions available. Here, you can browse and explore options to customize your molecular modeling setup.
Adding Free Extensions
SAMSON offers many free extensions, making it easy for users to enhance their workflows without added costs. Once you’ve located a free extension that fits your needs, simply sign in to your SAMSON Connect account and click the Add button on the extension’s page. Upon restarting SAMSON, the extension will automatically download and install itself into your setup. Easy, isn’t it?
Once the extension is successfully added, it will be marked as “Added,” giving you visibility on your current setup.
Trying and Subscribing to Paid Extensions
Some extensions are accessible through subscription plans. However, SAMSON makes it easy to evaluate their value with a trial period. You can select the Request trial button on an extension’s page to try it at no cost—no credit card required.
Extensions in their trial period are conveniently labeled as “Trying.” If you decide the tool is integral to your work, you can upgrade to a subscription plan by choosing a monthly or yearly option. Academic users can enjoy special plans.
Subscriptions can be managed directly from your account settings under the “View my subscriptions” section—giving you complete control over your resources.
Removing Extensions You Don’t Need
Another important feature of the Marketplace is the ease of decluttering your workflow by removing unnecessary extensions. From your account on SAMSON Connect, go to the Marketplace or Account > Settings > View my extensions. Locate the extension you wish to remove, navigate to its page, hover over the “Added” button (which will change to “Remove”), and click it.
Even after removal, the extension entry remains in your account for easy reactivation in the future!
Conclusion
The SAMSON Marketplace is a flexible, user-friendly system for crafting a modeling environment tailored to your exact needs. Whether you’re expanding your toolkit with free extensions, managing trials, or fine-tuning your subscriptions, SAMSON Connect simplifies the process for molecular modelers at any level.
Ready to explore how SAMSON can make your molecular modeling workflows more efficient and customized? Check out the full guide on SAMSON Connect by visiting the official documentation page.
Note: SAMSON and all SAMSON Extensions are free for non-commercial use. Download SAMSON at www.samson-connect.net.