> I think the all-axial groups are the result of trying to configure as many 
> bonds as trans as possible.

Yes, exactly. So there needs to be a special case for ring bonds.

> By looking at the current code, it seems implementing the new DG method 
> wouldn't be incompatible with the perception of higher-order bond geometries.

No, not at all.

> Although, following up on the old discussion started by Noel, I'm suspecting 
> that specific section of the code could benefit by being rewritten to use 
> SMARTS (i.e., generic topologies of 5-bonded atoms), and remove all the "if" 
> statements.

The code probably needs better commenting, but I don't think that using SMARTS 
would be the way to go.

-Geoff
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