ID : 292

Randomize

Function

To initialize the random generator (reset the random number sequence).

Syntax

Randomize[(formula)]

Guaranteed entry

Formula: Set a new seed value based on the specified value. If it is omitted, return value of Timer becomes the argument.

Description

For argument formula, specify a new seed value given to the random number generator of Rnd function. If the argument formula is omitted, a value acquired from the system timer is used as a new seed value.

Related Terms

Rnd, Seed value

Attention

Example

'!TITLE "Initialization of Random Number Seed of Random Number Generation Command Rnd"
' Create and display a random number over 0 and below 1
Sub Sample_Randomize

  Dim aaa As Single
  Dim bbb As Integer

  ' Initialization of random number seed
  Randomize

  For bbb = 1 to 5
    ' Generate a random number over 0 and below 1 and assign it to aaa
    aaa = Rnd

    ' Display a random number on the message output window
    PrintDbg aaa

  Next

End Sub

ID : 292

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