Monday, February 10, 2003
From The Edge: Using RANDOM Function in R:BASE 6.5++
Section: Functions
Chapter: Running R:BASE Your Way!
Platform: R:BASE 6.5++ and higher
Bill Downall,
This one is for you!
There are three different ways to use RANDOM Function in R:BASE 6.5++.
01. (RANDOM(i))
Returns a random number between 0 and i (when i is positive)
To reset the random seed value make i a negative number whose absolute value is the
seed value.
02. (UDF('_SRAND',seedvalue)) to set the random seed value.
Undocumented UDF RANDOM Function
03. (UDF('_RANDOM',maxvalue)) to get a random value (as text) between 0 and maxvalue.
Undocumented UDF RANDOM Function
Enjoy and make sure to have fun!
Very Best Regards,
Razzak.
