NAME

random_seed - seed random generator

SYNTAX

void random_seed(int seed);

DESCRIPTION

This function sets the initial value for the random generator.

EXAMPLE

Pike v1.0E-13 Running Hilfe v1.2 (Hubbe's Incremental Pike FrontEnd)
> random_seed(17);
Result: 0
> random(1000);
Result: 732
> random(1000);
Result: 178
> random(1000);
Result: 94
> random_seed(17);
Result: 0
> random(1000);
Result: 732
> random(1000);
Result: 178
> random(1000);
Result: 94
>

KEYWORDS

int

SEE ALSO

random