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Item _em_entity_assembly.symmetry_type


Description 

    The type of symmetry of the assembly, component or superstructure.

Category

em_entity_assembly

Mandatory Code

no

Data Type Code

line

Enumeration Values

Item Value Description
asymmetric object with no internal symmetry
point point symmetry object
helical helix/filament
2D 2D crystal
3D 3D crystal

 

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