Bug
Triginometry functions (Sin, Cos, Tan) only calculate in radians in the Field Calculator, even if the Double field type is set to Angle with unit degrees.
| Bug ID Number | NIM041128 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | December 31, 2008 |
| Last Modified | June 5, 2024 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS for Desktop |
| Version found | 9.3 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | XP |
| Status | Will Not Be Addressed |
Additional Information
We apologize that we were unable to address this issue within the current product support cycle. If the issue continues to affect your work in a supported release, please contact Technical Support.Workaround
The work around is to multiply degrees times pi/180 and run cos.Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: NIM041128
Software:
- ArcGIS for Desktop
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