Math.Asin(Value)
.Asin() method returns the arcsine (in radians) of a number.
Applies To
Description
Math.Asin() method returns the arcsine (in radians) of a number.
Properties and Methods
None
Available
The .Asin(Value) method is available in:
- 15.03.016
- All newer builds
Type
Decimal
Syntax
Math.Asin(Value);
Parameters
|
Parameter |
Required |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Value |
Yes |
A number representing a sine where the value is between -1 and 1. Any values outside -1 and 1 will result in a scripting error. |
Example
//--Returns the arcsine, an angle in radians
var lcMath = 'Math.Asin(-1): ' + Convert.ToString(Math.Asin(-1)) + '\n';
lcMath += 'Math.Asin(-.5): ' + Convert.ToString(Math.Asin(-.5)) + '\n';
lcMath += 'Math.Asin(0): ' + Convert.ToString(Math.Asin(0)) + '\n';
lcMath += 'Math.Asin(.5): ' + Convert.ToString(Math.Asin(.5)) + '\n';
lcMath += 'Math.Asin(1): ' + Convert.ToString(Math.Asin(1));
Event.Form.MessageBox(lcMath);
/* Expected System Prompt Display:
Math.Asin(-1): -1.5707963267949
Math.Asin(-.5): -0.523598775598299
Math.Asin(0): 0
Math.Asin(.5): 0.523598775598299
Math.Asin(1): 1.5707963267949
*/