3.1.25 GetType

virtual const char *GetType() const

Return the ``atom type name'' string of an atom. This value is typically used when reading and writing molecular formats. For example, in Sybyl mol2 file, the atom type name ``N.pl3'' means that the atom should be treated as a three-valent planar nitrogen. The default value is the empty string. The atom type name property may be set using the OEAtomBase::SetType method.