Scribd
Upload
52 views

Random - Language (API) - Processing 3+

The document provides documentation for the random() function in Processing, including its syntax, parameters, return value, examples, and description. The random() function returns random numbers within a specified range, and can be used to add randomness to programs.

Uploaded by

insomnium1227
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
52 views

Random - Language (API) - Processing 3+

The document provides documentation for the random() function in Processing, including its syntax, parameters, return value, examples, and description. The random() function returns random numbers within a specified range, and can be used to add randomness to programs.

Uploaded by

insomnium1227
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 2

5/6/2020 random() \ Language (API) \ Processing 3+

Processing p5.js Processing.py Processing for Android Processing for Pi Processing Foundation

Cover This reference is for Processing 3.0+. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your
software in the Help menu. If you see any errors or have suggestions, please let us know. If you prefer a
Download more technical reference, visit the Processing Core Javadoc and Libraries Javadoc.
Donate

Exhibition Name random()


Reference
Examples for (int i = 0; i < 100; i++) {
Libraries float r = random(50);
stroke(r*5);
Tools line(50, i, 50+r, i);
Environment }

Tutorials
Examples
for (int i = 0; i < 100; i++) {
Books float r = random(-50, 50);
println(r);
Overview }
People

» Forum
» GitHub // Get a random element from an array
String[] words = { "apple", "bear", "cat", "dog" };
» Issues int index = int(random(words.length)); // Same as int(random(4))
» Wiki println(words[index]); // Prints one of the four words

» FAQ
» Twitter
» Facebook
Description Generates random numbers. Each time the random() function is called, it returns an
» Medium
unexpected value within the specified range. If only one parameter is passed to the function, it
will return a float between zero and the value of the high parameter. For example, random(5)
returns values between 0 and 5 (starting at zero, and up to, but not including, 5).

If two parameters are specified, the function will return a float with a value between the two
values. For example, random(-5, 10.2) returns values starting at -5 and up to (but not
including) 10.2. To convert a floating-point random number to an integer, use the int()
function.

Syntax random(high)
random(low, high)

Parameters low float: lower limit

high float: upper limit

Returns float

Related randomSeed()
noise()

https://processing.org/reference/random_.html 1/2
5/6/2020 random() \ Language (API) \ Processing 3+
Updated on January 9, 2020 00:33:09pm EST

Processing is an open project intiated by Ben Fry and Casey Reas. It is developed by a team of volunteers.
© Info

https://processing.org/reference/random_.html 2/2

You might also like