RandRange
Description
Generates a random integer between two specified numbers. Requests for random integers that are greater than 100,000,000 result in non-random numbers, to prevent overflow during internal computations.
Return value
A random integer
Category
Mathematical functions
Syntax
RandRange(number1, number2)
See also
Rand, Randomize
Parameters
| Parameter |
Description |
number1, number2
|
Integer numbers less than 100,000,000
|
Example
<h3>RandRange Example</h3>
<p>RandRange returns an integer between two specified integers.
<cfif IsDefined("FORM.myInt")>
<p>RandRange returned:
<cfoutput>#RandRange(FORM.myInt, FORM.myInt2)#</cfoutput>
</cfif>
<cfform action = "randRange.cfm">
<p>Enter a number to seed the randomizer:
<cfinput type = "Text" name = "MyInt" value = "1" RANGE = "1,100000000"
message = "Please enter a value between 1 and 100,000,000"
validate = "integer" required = "Yes">
<cfinput type = "Text" name = "MyInt2" value = "500" RANGE = "1,100000000"
message = "Please enter a value between 1 and 100,000,000"
validate = "integer" required = "Yes">
<p><input type = "Submit" name = "">
</cfform>
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