Syntax:

RANDOM <n>

Description:

The RANDOM command is used to seed the pseudo-random number generator. The value <n> must be an integer value between 0 and 2^31.

The @RANDOM function will generate a repeatable series of pseudo-random numbers for any given value of n.

To obtain a series of numbers that is different every time, seed the random number generator with a number derived from the date and time.

OK:

Set to FALSE if <n> is an invalid value.

Example:

RANDOM @datetime(shn)

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