Math.Atan(Value)
.Atan() method returns the arctangent (in radians) of a number.
Applies To
- Math
Description
Math.Atan() method returns the arctangent (in radians) of a number.
Properties and Methods
None
Available
The .Atan(Value) method is available in:
- 15.03.016
- All newer builds
Type
Decimal
Syntax
Math.Atan(Value);
Parameters
|
Parameter |
Required |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Value |
Yes |
Any number. Any values that are not a number will result in a scripting error. |
Example
//--Returns the arctangent, an angle in radians
var lcMath = 'Math.Atan(-1): ' + Convert.ToString(Math.Atan(-1)) + '\n';
lcMath += 'Math.Atan(-5): ' + Convert.ToString(Math.Atan(-5)) + '\n';
lcMath += 'Math.Atan(0): ' + Convert.ToString(Math.Atan(0)) + '\n';
lcMath += 'Math.Atan(25): ' + Convert.ToString(Math.Atan(25)) + '\n';
lcMath += 'Math.Atan(1): ' + Convert.ToString(Math.Atan(1));
Event.Form.MessageBox(lcMath);
/* Expected System Prompt Display:
Math.Atan(-1): -0.785398163397448
Math.Atan(-.5): -1.37340076694502
Math.Atan(0): 0
Math.Atan(.5): 1.53081763967161
Math.Atan(1): 0.785398163397448
*/