random()

Purpose

Returns a random number in the given range.

Description

This function returns a random number in the specified range

Syntax

result = random( range )

Arguments

range The range to return the random number from

result If range is an integer a random integer between 0 and range - 1

result If range is a float a random floating point number between 0 and range - 0.000001

Example

roll = 0
clear()
image = loadImage( "Colin Brown/Dice", false )
size = tileSize( image, 0 )
for i = 1 to 10 loop
    clear()
    roll = random( 6 ) + 1
    x = size.x - ( size.x * ( roll % 2 ) )
    y = size.y * ( ceil( roll / 2 ) - 1 )
    drawImage( image, { x, y, size.x, size.y }, { 0, 0, size.x, size.y } )
    update()
    sleep( 0.3 )
repeat
printAt( 0, 15, "You rolled a ", roll )
update()
sleep( 3 )

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