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z7xMw‖Rnd Function

CgGQF‖Returns a random number between 0 and 1.

3jLL3‖Syntax:


ccGDo‖Rnd [(Expression)]

AsCDT‖Return value:

Double

4W4JJ‖Parameters:

6Jdan‖ Expression: Has no effect, is ignored if provided.

Wv4Ne‖The Rnd function returns decimal fractions ranging from 0 (included) to 1 (excluded) according to a uniform distribution. It uses the Mersenne Twister 19937 random-number generator. To generate random integers in a given range, use a formula like in the example below. A Randomize statement with a defined seed value can be used beforehand, if a predictable sequence of numbers is desired.

SEjHR‖Error codes:

5 Invalid procedure call

CoRrB‖Example:


Sub ExampleRandomSelect
Dim iVar As Integer
    iVar = Int((15 * Rnd) -2)
    Select Case iVar
        Case 1 To 5
HxsJD‖            Print "Number from 1 to 5"
        Case 6, 7, 8
huHFM‖            Print "Number from 6 to 8"
        Case Is > 8 And iVar < 11
CQULC‖            Print "Greater than 8"
        Case Else
XMbjQ‖            Print "Outside range 1 to 10"
    End Select
End Sub