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Calculate a random number from 0 to RAND_MAX (32767).
Several options can occur, however:
•If no number is passed, a random number from 0 to RAND_MAX is returned.
•If a negative number is passed, RAND_MAX is returned.
•If a positive number is passed, the random number generator is re-seeded.
REGULAR FUNCTION
Result = Rand(Number)
Number |
INDEX, NIL, NEGATIVE, POSITIVE |
Base value. If X < 0, –X is used. |
Result |
INDEX |
•Random number if Number is NIL. •RAND_MAX if Number is negative. •NIL if Number is positive. |