I think the following will work, If not the net gods will comment.
function sgn (a : real) : real;
begin
if a < 0 then sgn := -1;
else sgn := 1;
end;
function atan2 (y, x : real) : real;
begin
if x > 0 then atan2 := arctan (y/x)
else if x < 0 then atan2 := arctan (y/x) + pi
else atan2 := pi/2 * sgn (y);
end;
I did this a while ago when moving from FORTRAN to Pascal.
I think I tested it way back then but my memory is fading
good luck.
Nathan
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From: Terje Mathisen
Subject: Re: How to duplicate C function ATAN2 in Delphi?
Date: 18 May 1995 19:25:10 GMT
I think you should seriously consider using the FPATAN instruction for this!
This x87 opcode implements an IEEE-compliant ATAN2() function, with full extended
precision, and the hardware will handle all the special cases for you.
If you have numeric exceptions enabled, and input bogus values, the x87 chip will
raise the appropriate signal, without the need for upfront testing of parameters.
A BP/TP/Delphi-compatible version would look like this:
Function atan2(y : extended; x : extended): Extended;
Assembler;
asm
fld [y]
fld [x]
fpatan
end;
Total execution time is less than 200 cycles on a Pentium, with less than 1 ulp
maximum error, unless you have a Pentium with the FDIV bug, where it could fail
almost anywhere after the first 15-20 OK bits! :-)
The library function ArcTan(x) is implemented as fpatan(1.0,x), as long as you
compile with IEEE reals {$N+} set.
Terje
--
-Terje Mathisen (include std disclaimer)
"almost all programming can be viewed as an exercise in caching"
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This is a potential problem as the win87em.dll or the sw
lib does not work with this so the sw will fail on all non
CoP equipped boxes.
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Name: Dr Jon Jenkins
Internet: jenkinsj@ozy.dec.com