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42 GEOMETRY OPTIMIZATION (OPTG) 307<br />

42.1.5 Options to specify the optimization coordinates<br />

These options specify the coordinates in which the optimization takes place. The default is to<br />

use local normal coordinates. See opt coord in section 42.2.2 for details.<br />

COORD=NORMAL|NONORMAL|BMAT<br />

NORMAL<br />

(logical). Same as COORD=NORMAL.<br />

NONORMAL<br />

(logical). Same as COORD=NONORMAL.<br />

BMAT<br />

(logical). Same as COORD=BMAT.<br />

42.1.6 Options for numerical gradients<br />

Numerical gradients can be computed with respect to variables on which the Z-matrix depends<br />

or with respect to Cartesian coordinates. In the latter case, it is most efficient to use symmetrical<br />

displacement coordinates. These do not change the symmetry of the molecule and the number<br />

of displacements is minimal. Alternatively (mainly for testing purpose) the gradients can be<br />

computed using symmetry unique Cartesian displacements or all 3N Cartesian displacements.<br />

In these cases the symmetry of the molecule can be reduced by the displacements and using<br />

such displacements is normally not recommended.<br />

DISPLACE=ZMAT|SYMM|UNIQUE|CART<br />

Displacement coordinates to be used for numerical gradient. The default<br />

is ZMAT if the geometry is given as a zmatrix which depends on<br />

variables, and SYMM (symmetrical displacement coordinates) otherwise.<br />

The use of UNIQUE or CART is not recommended.<br />

SYMMETRY=AUTO|NOSYM Symmetry to be used in wavefunction calculations of numerical<br />

gradients. This option is only relevant if DISPLACE=UNIQUE|CART.<br />

If AUTO is given, the maximum possible symmetry is used for each<br />

displacement. This implies that the energy is independent of the symmetry<br />

used. Note that this often not the case in MRCI or CASPT2<br />

calculations. The option can also not be used in local correlation calculations.<br />

AUTO<br />

NOSYM<br />

RSTEP=rstep<br />

DSTEP=dstep<br />

ASTEP=astep<br />

FOURPOINT<br />

NUMERICAL<br />

(logical). Same as SYMMETRY=AUTO<br />

(logical). Same as SYMMETRY=NOSYM<br />

Step length for distances in numerical gradient calculations (in bohr).<br />

The default is 0.01.<br />

Step length for symmetrical displacements (in bohr). The default is<br />

0.01.<br />

Step length for angles in numerical gradient calculations (in degree).<br />

The default is 1.<br />

(logical). Use 4-point formula for accurate numerical gradient.<br />

(logical). Force the use of numerical gradients, even if gradients are<br />

available.

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