MC-Basic:ATAN2

ATAN2 is used when it is necessary to know not only the absolute value of the angle, but also the quadrant. The first expression is the value on the y axis and the second is the value on the x axis. The result gives the real angle in the range ±π radians.

Syntax

Atan2(<expression>, <expression>)

Availability

All versions

Type

Double

Range

± MaxDouble

Scope

Configuration, Task or Terminal

Limitations

Read-Only

Examples

?Atan2(1, -1)

returns 0.75×π

?Atan2(-1, 1)

returns -0.25×π

See Also

• ATN
• TAN