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A simplified probabilistic theory of triplet invariants making full use of the space-group symmetry is described. Practical aspects concerning the application of the theory to the solution of real crystal structures are discussed: in particular, the number and the possible role of so-called symmetry-consistent and -inconsistent triplets in the structure-determination process are discussed together with a practical algorithm for their identification.