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Returns a random integer in [0,range) (0 to range-1), using one of the randomizer channels.
RND [ channel%, ] range% OUT value%| parameter | description |
|---|---|
| channel% | randomizer channel to use; 0 if omitted |
| range% | the number of values to choose from. 0 to 2147483647. RND returns 0 if range% is 0. |
Print a random number from 1 to 6:
PRINT RND(6)+1
Passing a range of 0 to RND would result in garbage output.2
Fixes range-0 bug.2
1 12Me21, “Random Numbers.” https://smilebasicsource.com/page?pid=992
2 SmileBoom, “Fixes in Ver. 3.0.2 (January 7, 2015).” http://smilebasic.com/en/debug/archive/