Function Entry: POLAR

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Function Entry: POLAR

Name

polar

Class

Geometric Function

Syntax

(polar pt angle distance)

Arguments and Values

pt: base point
angle: angle
distance: distance

Description

Returns a point located at the given angle and distance from pt.

Return Values

Point list.

Autodesk documents a 3D point result.

Side Effects

None.

Availability

AutoCAD 2026: documented (per Autodesk reference page).
BricsCAD V26: presumed compatible (no contradicting page found).
Status: AutoCAD documented; BricsCAD presumed-both pending Phase 4 verification.

Source Notes

[About Geometric Utilities (AutoLISP)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2026/ESP/AutoCAD-AutoLISP/files/GUID-56A7AF2E-F3CC-45B3-915C-A34290A591DA.htm)
[Geometric Functions Reference (AutoLISP)](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2026/PLK/AutoCAD-LT-AutoLISP-Reference/files/GUID-8C29D7A3-9CBB-47A8-A936-87118782303B.htm)

Notes

Autodesk documents that the angle is expressed in radians relative to the world X axis and independent of the current construction plane.