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# random

Purpose
Generate a random number.
Synopsis
`function random:real`
Return value
A randomly generated number in the interval [0,1).
Example
In the following i is assigned a random integer value between 1 and 10:

    i:= integer(round((10*random)+0.5))

Further information
Each model uses its own generator which is randomly initialized when the model execution starts. The sequence may also be reset using procedure setrandseed.
Related topics
setrandseed.
Parent Topic Predefined functions and procedures

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