Randomize

Purpose

Initializes the random number generator to seed new random numbers (Rnd calls).

Note

If Randomize isn't used, the Rnd function will return the same list of random numbers every time it is run.

Syntax

Randomize [Seed]

Seed

The numeric key from which to generate the random number list.

Using the same seed value each time a program is run will generate the same list of random numbers.

If this argument is omitted, Randomize generates a number list using the Timer function. This provides a different seed value than the value used in any previous calls.

Example

The following example demonstrates how Randomize can be used to create a new list of random numbers each time the program is run.

Sub Main ()

Dim i As Integer

Randomize

Print "Generating 25 random numbers from 1 to 100*

For i = 1 to 25

Print (100 * Rnd) + 1

Next i

End Sub