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Random numbers in 2d script

fuzzytnth3
Booster
Hi all

I'm trying to write a script for an object that will display random/different people in 2d for elevation drawings. Problem is that the random numbers that ArchiCAD generates are generally the same and not very random!

Is there some way I can force ArchiCAD to generate better random numbers?

I remember writing a programme for my Psion that used random numbers and the best way it did it was getting the time in seconds and multiply that with a "random" number and then get the interger of that result. This was due to the Psion generating somewhat limited random numbers.

Below is the script which calls up a Fragment based on the random number.

10:
Randper= INT (RND (15))
fill bft
pen bpn
fragment2 Randper,1
RETURN
AC versions 3.41 to 25 (UKI Full 5005).
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Lingwisyer
Guru
It would appear that you are unable to use the rng command in custom window sashes and custom door leaves.



Ling.


Update: I am not quite sure what has changed, but it is working for me now inside custom window sashes and custom door leaves.

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