HaptiMOL

Forces can be applied to the molecule by first switching to Simulate mode. To select an atom, hold down the CTRL key and click on the atom with the mouse cursor. Left click and drag to change the angle of the force, right click and drag in a vertical direction to adjust the magnitude. To deselect the current atom hold down CTRL and click on the atom again or click on a new atom to select it instead.

Using the mouse version will enable you to work with the software and to visualise the application of forces. However, whilst using a haptic feedback device you will be able to feel the forces you are applying, which are scaled based on the factor displayed on the force options tab.

• Move the device to touch an atom.
• The atom will highlight on contact.
• Hold down the button on the stylus and pull the device away from the atom.
• An arrow will show displaying the direction of the force.
• Information on the forces being applied to the model are included on the Force Properties tab.
• To remove the force, click on the stylus button again.

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