9.26. ATAN2D
9.26 ATAN2D — Arctangent function, degrees
- Description:
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ATAN2D(Y, X)computes the principal value of the argument function of the complex number X + i Y in degrees. This function can be used to transform from Cartesian into polar coordinates and allows to determine the angle in the correct quadrant.This function is for compatibility only and should be avoided in favor of standard constructs wherever possible.
- Standard:
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GNU Extension, enabled with -fdec-math.
- Class:
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Elemental function
- Syntax:
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RESULT = ATAN2D(Y, X) - Arguments:
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Y The type shall be REAL.