This paper contains an analysis of the two computational schemes for finding the infinitesimal symmetries and conservation laws of arbitrary systems of differential equations. The design of efficient algorithms implementing these computational schemes is described, together with the design of a portable software system, SCoLAr, supporting these algorithms. A test run is listed in the Appendix and the prospect of using the SCoLAr program on middle class personal computers is discussed.
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