User guide

To select the amino acid, double-click the nickname as shown:
To expand atom nicknames,
1. Select the selection tool.
2. Select the label to expand or double-click the structure to select all labels in the structure.
3. Go to Structure>Expand Label. Your structure is redrawn in its expanded form.
To contract the expanded nicknames:
1. In the biopolymer structure, select the expanded part.
2. Go to Structure>Contract Label. Your structure is redrawn in its contracted form.
Note: This is applicable only to biopolymers.
Annotations
Annotation is a brief description of an object or a comment on properties of an object. Annotations are useful in iden-
tifying features and categories of objects in searching and browsing. Annotations are categorized using keywords.
There are several default keywords:- Name, Description, GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) Type, and Other Info. You
can also add your own keywords. Many of the objects in the template files have associated annotations to help you
identify them in files.
To annotate an object:
1. Select the object.
2. Go to Object>Annotate. The Annotate dialog box opens.
3. In the Keyword list, do one of the following:
Select a keyword.
Select Add New Keyword.
4. In the Content text box, enter the notes to apply to the object or drawing.
5. Click OK.
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