math.random
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| Function | |
| Syntax |
math.random( Number Start Range[, Number End Range] ) Where is this used? |
| Description: | |
| Generate a random number. Both arguments are optional | |
| Returns: | Integer |
| Part of Library: | Math |
| Realm: |
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| BBCode Link: | [b][url=http://wiki.garrysmod.com/?title=Math.random]Math.random [img]http://wiki.garrysmod.com/favicon.ico[/img][/url][/b] |
Example
| Description | Randomly outputs an integer with the given parameters |
|---|---|
| Used on | |
| Code | float1 = math.random() // will generate a float between 0 and 1 int1 = math.random(5) // will generate an integer between 1 and 5 int2 = math.random(10,100) // will generate an integer between 10 and 100 float2 = 1 + (math.random()*50) // for example to calculate a float between 1 and 50 // you can also use math.Rand for this purpose |
| Output | N/A |
Additional Notes
- math.random generates a random number between two numbers, including the two numbers. For instance, if you put math.random(1, 10) then 1 and 10 are still possibilities.
- If the second argument is lower than the first argument, you'll get a Lua error.
- This function returns whole numbers, without decimals. That's the diffrence between this and math.Rand.
