RndSeed ()

Parameters

Description

Returns the current random number seed value.

This allows you to 'catch' the state of the random generator, usually for the purpose of restoring it later.

Example

;'randomize' the random number generator!
SeedRnd MilliSecs()
For k=1 To 12345
Rnd(1)
Next

;capture random number generator state
state=RndSeed()

;generate a bunch of numbers:
Print "First set:"
For k=1 To 5
Print Rnd(1)
Next

;restore random nummber generator state
SeedRnd state

;generate another bunch:
Print "Second set (same as the first set...):"
For k=1 To 5
Print Rnd(1)
Next

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