how to check the final symmetry of a molecule

[golden]

Dear All,
   After optimizing a geometry at a defined symmetry, how can I conform it has retained the initial symmetry?

thanks

[uwe]

Hi,

you assume that a given symmetry could be overwritten by an optimization. This is not the case. Look in your control file for $symmetry. Whatever symmetry is given there will be used and enforced, no matter what you do. The only program which changes the symmetry is define - your friendly input generator 

Regards,

Uwe