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LET /SEXAGESIMAL

        [SIC\]LET  Numeric  [=]  [+|-]DD[:MM[:SS.SS]]  /SEXAGESIMAL  [D|H|R]
    [D|H|R]
        [SIC\]LET String [=] Value /SEXAGESIMAL [D|H|R] [D|H|R]

    The /SEXAGESIMAL option allows to use sexagesimal expressions in assign-
    ments.  This  option  is  only  valid for scalar variables. Units of the
    operands can be provided by  optional  characters  chosen  in  D)egrees,
    H)ours or R)adians. The first unit is for the output, the second for the
    input. Radians are an invalid unit for the sexagesimal  string.  Degrees
    are assumed by default for both operands.

    The first form converts the sexagesimal expression into a numerical val-
    ue stored in the assigned variable. Mathematical expressions can be used
    for each elements, provided they are separated by a semicolon.

    The second form converts a numerical value into the sexagesimal notation
    stored in the assigned character variable.


Gildas manager 2011-09-07