Random Numers

[azsundevil]

I am trying to generate random no. For eg., between 18 and 20 with an interval of 0.5

I understand that if I use Math.random() the interval is 0.1 and if I use Math.round, ceil or floor I will have the interval as 1. Can anyone help me generate with an interval other than 0.1 or 1

Thanks in advance.

[vevmesteren]

random(5);

creates a random value between 0 and 5 (0,1,2,3,4)

check out the MX documentation on random()

[azsundevil]

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random

Availability

Flash Player 4. This function is deprecated in Flash 5; use of the Math.random method is recommended.

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I am using Flash MX. So not of any use.

[azsundevil]

Got it! (with help from Macromedia forum). Here is the solution FYI:

[Math.floor(Math.random()*no.of intervals)]*interval+min. number

If its between 18 and 20 with 0.5 interval then it would be:

[Math.floor(Math.random()*5)]*0.5+18


Hope this helps someone else too!

Random numbers; interval; Math.random()