srand
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srand
void srand (unsigned int seed);
Purpose
Uses the argument as a seed for a new sequence of pseudorandom numbers to be returned by subsequent calls to rand. If this function is called with the same seed value, the sequence of pseudorandom numbers shall be repeated.
Parameters
| Input | ||
| Name | Type | Description |
| seed | unsigned int | Contains the seed used for the rand function to allow the generation of a new sequence of pseudorandom numbers. If the same seed value is used, the sequence of pseudorandom numbers generated by the rand function is repeated. |
Return Value
None.
Additional Information
Library: ANSI C Library
Include file: ansi_c.h
LabWindows/CVI compatibility: LabWindows/CVI 3.0 and later
Examples
Refer to the following examples that use the srand function:
- analysis\interp.cws
Open example - userint\colview.cws
Open example - userint\intgraph.cws
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