How has the SnapGene Map and Sequences View changed for SnapGene version 8.0?
Be assured, we have not removed any of the existing view control functionality in SnapGene 8.0. If you can't find the options you are looking for after reading this article, then contact our support team for advice via our support form: https://support.snapgene.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
Map and Sequence View
Toolbars in Map and Sequence View
The Side toolbar has been simplified. Topology, layout, and view-specific options are now placed in a new Toolbar that floats in the top right corner of the window.
Toggle the Side Toolbar buttons to show or hide annotations and other information.
Hover over a Side Toolbar button to see a Tooltip, and see menu buttons for further options.
Click a dropdown button to select, deselect or adjust additional display options.
Minimap in Sequence View
The minimap has moved to the bottom of the Sequence view window.
Find and Zoom Controls
- A "Find" button now floats in the bottom left corner of the window.
- The Zoom button has been removed from the main interface. To use Zoom controls you can access them via menu View → Zoom Controls.
Other Information
1: The selected feature and selection coordinate information has moved to the bottom information bar.
2: The enzyme set in use is shown in the bottom information bar.
3: File name and sequence length information has moved to the Top Toolbar.
If SnapGene is unable to display all annotation items due to space constraints, warnings (which can now be hidden) are now displayed in the bottom right corner of the window. You can now click the "Details" link to find out more about items that are unable to be displayed.
