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Get Symmetry

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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)

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