Obtains a random whole number between 1 and a specified upper limit.
Rand ( n )
Argument |
Description |
|---|---|
n |
The upper limit of the range of random numbers you want returned. The lower limit is always 1. The upper limit cannot exceed 32,767. |
A numeric datatype, the datatype of n. Returns a random whole number between 1 and n.
The sequence of numbers generated by repeated calls to the Rand function is a computer-generated pseudorandom sequence.
You can control whether the sequence is different each time your application runs by calling the PowerScript Randomize function to initialize the random number generator.
This expression returns a random whole number between 1 and 10:
Rand(10)
Rand in the PowerScript Reference
Randomize in the PowerScript Reference
