Generate Random integer and use as array index

AFL Programming
#1

Hi,

I have a problem with finding a solution for generating a random integer number within a defined range. The range should be the size of a matrix or array. Let’s say that I have an matrix with 500 rows. Then I would like to create a generator that generates a random number between 0 and 499. I have looked at mtRandom() function, but it’s not sufficient for this kind of task since it’s only generating numbers between 0-1.

Any suggestions?

#2

Try multiplying the mtRandon result by your number of rows. Take the integer part, and you have an index value…

Hope that Helps.

Snoopy

#3

The solution is very simple:

YourNumber = Round( mtRandom() * 499 );
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#4

The numbers 0 and 499 have a 50% less chance being picked than the others.

#5

To address that you should use:

YourNumber = floor( mtRandom() * 500 );
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