Determinant(NPointI,NPointI,NPointI) Method

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Calculates the oriented area of the triangle formed by the given points.

Syntax

public static System.int Determinant( 
   NPointI a,
   NPointI b,
   NPointI c
)

Parameters

a: Triangle point 1.
b: Triangle point 2.
c: Triangle point 3.

Return Value

The oriented area of the triangle. If the returned value is positive -> the triplet is counter-clockwise oriented (CCW). If the returned value is negative -> the triplet is clockwise oriented (CW). If the returned value equals zero -> the triplet is collinear.

Remarks

Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 (Server Core not supported), Windows Server 2008 R2 (Server Core supported with SP1 or later)

Reference

NGeometry2D Class
NGeometry2D Members
Overload List