random numbers

[delusan]

Would someone give me an example of creating and using random numbers?

[Brandon]

Here is a simple example on how to make a counter create a random number every 1 second if this is what you mean.

Random Example

[delusan]

thank you brandon but i have NO idea how you did that. I need a step by step click here do this do that example as is provided in many tutorials. However i cannot find a tutorial that provides that type of instruction on creating and using a random number.

[Popcorn]

Ok here we go.

1: In the frame editor, create a counter.
2: In the event editor, click on New Condition.
3: Select a condtion, for instance Start of frame from the Storybord controls icon.
4: Right click in the square below the counter and select Set counter.
5: Click on the Retrieve data from an object button.
6: Right-click the Special icon and select Generate a random number
7: You'll see this text: Random(>Enter base number<)
8: To get 10 random numbers, change this text to Random(10)
9: Run the application. You'll see that the counter will be any number from 0 to 9.

If you want it to be a number from 1 to 10, change the text to Random(10)+1. This is because it always generates a number from 0 and up. Random(2) will generate either 0 or 1, whilte Random(2)+1 will generate either 1 or 2.

I hope this helps.

[delusan]

Popcorn - Thank you thank you thank you! Thats exactly what I needed! Im working with the tutorials but like to experiment on my own and frequently get into these "how would you do that" situations. Many thanks.