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'''get_symmetry''' can be used to obtain the crystal and spacegroup parameters for a molecule
'''get_symmetry''' can be used to obtain the crystal and spacegroup parameters for a molecule or map object.
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===USAGE===
===USAGE===
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===See Also===
===See Also===


* [[Set_Symmetry|set_symmetry]]
* [[symmetry_copy]]
* [[Supercell]]
* [[Supercell]]


[[Category:Commands|Get Symmetry]]
[[Category:Commands|Get Symmetry]]

Latest revision as of 01:53, 19 February 2021

get_symmetry can be used to obtain the crystal and spacegroup parameters for a molecule or map object.

USAGE

get_symmetry object-name-or-selection

DESCRIPTION

Returns a tuple containing the following 7 values:

  • The unit cell lengths (a,b,c)
  • The unit cell angles (alpha, beta, gamma)
  • The space group name (e.g. "P 21 21 21")

PYMOL API

cmd.get_symmetry(string selection)

See Also