Get Symmetry

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

• set_symmetry
• symmetry_copy
• Supercell