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Displaying a Lattice Plane |
CrystalMaker allows you to display an oriented, translucent
plane passing through your structure. This can be used to
emphasize planes of weakness, planar defects, or other aspects
of your structure. You can also use a displayed lattice plane
as a guillotine, with which to
slice away part of your
structure, in order to show a crystal surface, or an
oriented slab of material.
To show or hide a lattice plane:
Note that the lattice plane is initially shown
passing through the centre of your structure
(recall that the Miller Indices of a lattice plane
specify its orientation but not its
absolute position. You can easily change the
position of the plane, as described below.
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To change the orientation of a lattice plane:
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Choose the Transform >
Lattice Plane > Edit command.
The Show Lattice Plane sheet is displayed, allowing
you to enter Miller Indices,
specify its colour and opacity
(a semi-opaque, or "translucent" setting allows
you to see atoms through the plane). Click the OK button to plot the
plane.
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Alternatively, with the Lattice Plane
Tool active, hold down the option/alt
key on your keyboard, then click and
drag to rotate the plane normal.
To move a lattice plane:
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