Generate Random Number Within a predetermined range - VB.NET
I am trying to generate a random number in a VB .Net application but I need the number to be within a predetermined range (the range will be 0 to TotalCount).
I know this can be done, but it's been forever since I've done it and I nolonger have MSDN information files available.
If anyone has any ideas, let me know.
Thanks,
Rorc
I know this can be done, but it's been forever since I've done it and I nolonger have MSDN information files available.
If anyone has any ideas, let me know.
Thanks,
Rorc
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Just remember that the value passed into the Next method is NOT included. In the example below, a number between 0 and 14 inclusive will be returned:
Dim TotalCount As Integer = 15
Dim RandomClass As New Random
Dim RandomNumber As Integer
RandomNumber = RandomClass.Next(TotalCoun
Here is the Random.Next() help:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/cpref/html/frlrfsystemrandomclassnexttopic3.asp
From the Return value remarks:
"A 32-bit signed integer greater than or equal to minValue and less than maxValue; that is, the range of return values includes minValue but not MaxValue. If minValue equals maxValue, minValue is returned."
This also holds true for the Next() method that acceps two parameters. The first value will be included but the second will not:
Dim RandomClass As New Random
Dim RandomNumber As Integer
RandomNumber = RandomClass.Next(4, 15)
The above will return a value between 4 and 14 inclusive.
~IM
Dim TotalCount As Integer = 15
Dim RandomClass As New Random
Dim RandomNumber As Integer
RandomNumber = RandomClass.Next(TotalCoun
Here is the Random.Next() help:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/cpref/html/frlrfsystemrandomclassnexttopic3.asp
From the Return value remarks:
"A 32-bit signed integer greater than or equal to minValue and less than maxValue; that is, the range of return values includes minValue but not MaxValue. If minValue equals maxValue, minValue is returned."
This also holds true for the Next() method that acceps two parameters. The first value will be included but the second will not:
Dim RandomClass As New Random
Dim RandomNumber As Integer
RandomNumber = RandomClass.Next(4, 15)
The above will return a value between 4 and 14 inclusive.
~IM
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