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ATAN()

Available in: DSQL, PSQL

Added in: 2.1

Description: Returns the arc tangent of the argument.

Result type: DOUBLE PRECISION

Syntax: 

ATAN (number)
  • The result is an angle in the range <-π/2, π/2>.

Important

If the external function ATAN is declared in your database, it will override the internal function. To make the internal function available, DROP or ALTER the external function (UDF).

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