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Description
Returns a uniform random deviate between 0.0 and 1.0.
0 < RND2 < 1
Syntax
n = RND2(idum)
Returns
Number. Result in radians
Parameters
Name |
Type |
Optional |
Meaning |
idum |
Number |
No |
Any numerical expression |
Remarks
Set idum negative to seed function.
Then, do not alter its value between function calls.
Function thanks to Dan Baron.
Function source from "Numerical Recipes in C", 2nd edition, p.282.
Restrictions
See also
Examples
http://community.thinbasic.com/index.php?topic=3267.msg24542#msg24542