degrees to radians

[RogerMontague]

Hi Folks,

I'm surprised that I haven't found a VI to convert degrees to radians.  I see an example in this forum that shows one, but its a screenshot and not the code. 

Can anyone point me at that VI?

Thanks,

Roger

[RavensFan]

You'd have to point to that link so we know what you are talking about.

But if you have degrees, just divide by 180, multiply by pi, then you have radians.

[altenbach]

Depending on your application, you can use indcators with units or a simple math transform.

 

Message Edited by altenbach on 06-01-2009 11:54 AM

[altenbach]

You can also convert a pure number to a physcal number, convert to new units, then convert back to a pure number. 😉

Message Edited by altenbach on 06-01-2009 12:01 PM

[malkier]

Neat trick Altenbach!  I could never figure out that convert unit vi, with your example it just clicked!  Thanks!

[RogerMontague]

Hi,

Thanks for the quick reply!

I guess I'm not the brightest bulb in the universe.  I only see the diagram as a graphic.  where did you get the unit conversion VI?

sorry, for my density,

Roger

[altenbach · Accepted solution]

I am not sure if I would take the detour over physical units, but it's all there in the palettes:

Make sure to read the help in detail!

Message Edited by altenbach on 06-01-2009 12:54 PM

[RogerMontague]

Ahh,

Thanks to all!

I was sure there had to be a VI to do this.  I didn't want to reinvent one and have another developer call me on it.  Thanks for helping me do my homework in advance!

Roger

[altenbach]

Also, before you start using units, you should familiarize yourself with some of the details, because it can be somewhat confusing.

A good read is this old thread. (To see if you really understand, try to predict the result of the VI attached here, see picture). 😄