Getting a second co-ordinate

[mike_g]

Its kind of embarrasing asking such a simple maths question but:

Say I have a start x/y co-ordinate, an angle in degrees, and a distance. How can I get the end x/y co-ordinates from this?

[zawran]

If I remember correctly, you can do it something like this:

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endXpos = startXpos + sin( angle ) * distance
endYpos = startYpos + cos( angle ) * distance


[mike_g]

Thanks man, I'll try that out.

[edit]Yeah works fine [/edit]

[Shockwave]

Don't be embarrased asking questions, simple or difficult they keep the board alive Have some good karma guys.