rnd() Function

The rnd() function generates a random number.

Syntax

rnd(num.exp)

Parameter(s)

num.exp

Specifies the maximum number minus one from which the rnd() function creates a random number. The minimum number is always 0. the maximum value allowed is 32,000.

Example(s)

The rnd() function in this example generates a random number between 1 and 8. 1 is added to the result to ensure that the increment is never zero.

increment = rnd(8) + 1

See Also

BASIC Functions

Numeric Expressions

precision Statement

Statements and Functions