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help me to generate a random number on the basis of system time

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i want to generate a random number by using the system time. i dont know how to do it. And another thing is, how to find the millisecond? please help me
Nov 20 '06 #1
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sivadhas2006
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Hi,

Please check this thread.

Random Numbers


Regards,
M.Sivadhas.
Nov 20 '06 #2
palani12kumar
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i asked that i need to generate a random number on the basis of system time
Nov 20 '06 #3
Ganon11
3,652 Recognized Expert Specialist
Use this statement at the very beginning of your main() function:

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  1. srand((unsigned)time(0));
In order to limit your values, use the modulus operator (%) with the range of values you wanted. Suppose you wanted a value between 0 and 50 (including 0, but not 50). Use the statement:

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  1. int x = rand() % 50;
If you want to have a higher minimum value (such as 50 to 100 including 50 but not 100), use

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  1. int x = rand() % 50 + 50; // Generates random number between 0 and 50, then adds 50 to it
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