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<h3>1 <span class="Heading">Introduction</span></h3>

<p>The <span class="SimpleMath">\(\textbf{NConvex}\)</span> package is a GAP package. Its aim is to carry out polyhedral constructions and computations, namely computing properties and attributes of cones, polyhedrons, polytopes and fans. Its has been written to provide the needed tools for the package \textbf{ToricVarieties}. All written as part of the homalg-project.</p>

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<h4>1.2 <span class="Heading">Requirements</span></h4>

<p>Here is a list of the required Gap packages:</p>


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