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[Feature Request] Add a controller to switch on/off registered post function rot_lower_triangular when load system from POSCAR

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Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Newbie friendliness
38/100
Issue type
Feature
Clarity
Needs clarification
Activity status
Stale
Tech stack
python
Domain
data

Research direction

Start with the POSCAR loading entry point and the registered post function rot_lower_triangular, then read the linked discussion #641 for the intended behavior. Define how the controller enables or disables that post function and verify POSCAR loading with each setting against the expected structure orientation.

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Description

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Summary

Add a controller to switch on/off registered post function rot_lower_triangular when load system from POSCAR

Detailed Description

As rot_lower_triangular function may re-orient structure under global coordinates that omit structural alignment information that may be important for further structure manipulations.

Further Information, Files, and Links

please refer to original discussion page

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