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GTShowSymmetryElements

GTShowSymmetryElements[point group]

produces a graphical representation of the symmetry elements of point group.

Details and Options

  • Sometimes it is useful to get a visual impression of the action of the symmetry elements of a point group. GTShowSymmetryElements visualizes the inversion, reflection planes and rotation axes. The existence of the inversion center is demonstrated by a small golden sphere at the origin. Squares, oriented accordingly, represent the reflection planes. The directions of the rotation axes are visualized. Small handles at both ends determine the order of the rotation. Only the highest order of a rotation is given per direction.
  • The following option can be given:
  • GOSelectSymmetry "All"Selects all symmetry elements

Examples

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Basic Examples  (1)

First load the package:

Install the group .

Install the group .

Options  (1)

GOSelectSymmetry  (1)

Install group .

The figure is not very instructive. It is possible to restrict the number of symmetry elements.