CFML Reference

Rand

Description

Generates a random number.

Return value

A random decimal number, in the range 0 - 1.

Category

Mathematical functions

Syntax

Rand()

See also

Randomize, RandRange

Usage

To ensure greater randomness, call the Randomize function before calling Rand.

Example

<h3>Rand Example</h3>
<p>Rand() returns a random number in the range 0 to 1.
<p>Rand() returned: <cfoutput>#Rand()#</cfoutput>
<p><A HREF = "rand.cfm">Try again</A>

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