Function randomInt
Return a random integer number larger or equal to min and smaller than max
using a uniform distribution.
Syntax
math.randomInt() // generate a random integer between 0 and 1
math.randomInt(max) // generate a random integer between 0 and max
math.randomInt(min, max) // generate a random integer between min and max
math.randomInt(size) // generate a matrix with random integer between 0 and 1
math.randomInt(size, max) // generate a matrix with random integer between 0 and max
math.randomInt(size, min, max) // generate a matrix with random integer between min and max
Parameters
| Parameter |
Type |
Description |
size |
Array | Matrix |
If provided, an array or matrix with given size and filled with random values is returned |
min |
number |
Minimum boundary for the random value, included |
max |
number |
Maximum boundary for the random value, excluded |
Returns
| Type |
Description |
| number | Array | Matrix |
A random integer value |
Throws
Examples
math.randomInt(100) // returns a random integer between 0 and 100
math.randomInt(30, 40) // returns a random integer between 30 and 40
math.randomInt([2, 3]) // returns a 2x3 matrix with random integers between 0 and 1
See also
random,
pickRandom
