random() : var
Returns a random number uniformly distributed in the range from -1.0
to +1.0 (borders not included).
Uses the
Lehmer algorithm with a period of 2,147,483,646.
random(var Max) : var
Returns a random number uniformly distributed from 0 up to, but
not including Max.
seed(int s)
Initiates a fixed random number sequence, dependent on the "seed" s.
Affects random, randomize, and
Detrend.Example:
if(is(INITRUN))
seed(365);
...
if(random() > 0) ... // true in 50% of all cases
See also:
abs, sign, randomize,
Detrend
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