Hi all
R:base is using that same seed and will therefore result in the same random
values.
the only way you can get somewhat more of a random is to use time.
like divide the current seconds by the current minute and you that as a seed
then multiply you base number times the seed and round to whole number
example: random = round(1000 * (sec / min))
Ben Johansen
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Sent: Monday, April 23, 2001 8:38 AM
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Subject: Re: Randomly generated unique numbers - Razzak's Reply
One item to watch out for:
1. If you set a variable to a random number like: set var vrand =
(random(1000)) it will generate a number.
2. if you exit rbase and restart it, define the variable again you will get
the same random number.
rich
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From: "A. Razzak Memon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Monday, April 23, 2001 10:35 AM
Subject: Re: Randomly generated unique numbers - Razzak's Reply
>
> Bob,
>
> Use the R:BASE (RANDOM(value)) Function!
>
> http://www.RSyntax.com
>
> Enjoy!
>
> Very Best Regards,
>
> Razzak.
>
> At 10:05 AM 4/23/2001 -0400, Bob Powell wrote:
> >
> >Does anyone know how to randomly generate a nine
> >digit number that is always unique?
>
>
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