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Newcomers DBPro Corner / Truly random numbers?

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hyperstork
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Posted: 19th Jan 2003 23:45
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Hmm... I've used the randomize command, but the random numbers I call for are exactly the same every time I run my program. Any pointers on getting truly random numbers without having to manually edit your randomize seed number every time you run the code?
Thanks...
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Easily Confused
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Posted: 19th Jan 2003 23:49
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Use Randomize Timer()

Programming anything is an art, and you can't rush art.
Unless your name is Bob Ross, then you can do it in thirty minutes.
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hyperstork
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Posted: 22nd Jan 2003 11:11
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Okay, I tried that randomize timer and it didn't make it more random. I couldn't find that command in the help section. Any hints on usage, code examples? This is a real show-stopper for me. :/

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Hubdule
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Posted: 22nd Jan 2003 11:26
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Test this code ... then you'll see how it works:



If you change the Randomize timer() to Randomize 100 then the Random Seed is everytime the same and you'll get the same numbers all the time ... the timer() changes all the time so it's some sort of random because this variable changes all the time and so the Random Seed.

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ShockFire
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Posted: 22nd Jan 2003 22:02
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the reason you cant find it in your manual is that it's two commands.
1: randomize
2: timer()

you should be able to find both of them seperately in your manual, read em both and it should help you understand whats going on
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