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RAND

This function returns an evenly distributed random number between 0 and 1.

Syntax

RAND()

Arguments

This function does not accept arguments.

Remarks

This function returns a new random number. To generate a random real number between x and y, with y greater than x, use the following expression: RAND()*(y-x)+x To generate a random integer between x and y, with y greater than x, use the following expression: INT((y-x+1)*RAND()+x) This is a volatile function with version 2.5 or later. For more information, refer to Volatile Functions.

Data Types

Does not accept data. Returns numeric data.

Examples

RAND() RAND()*100 INT(RAND()*100)

Version Available

This function is available in product version 1.0 or later. This function is a volatile function in version 2.5 or later.