Difference between revisions of "MIST random"
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mist.random
| Added with: Mist 3.3 |
| Description |
| Returns a random numerical value based on the input variables. Matches input values of the math.random() function except this function does not support decimals. |
| Syntax |
| number mist.random(number/number low/high , number high ) |
| Valid Input Values: |
| number low and high, any round number |
| Return value: |
| number |
| Return example: |
| any non round number |
| Usage Examples: |
do
local randChoice = mist.random(5)
if randChoice == 1 then
-- do whatever
elseif randChoice == 2 then
-- do whatever2
elseif randChoice > 2 then
-- do whatever3
end
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| Notes: |
| If the optional variable is not present then a random number will be returned between 1 and the required variable.
This function has been created to act as a customized replacement of math.random, specifically for any random choice with less than 50 possibilities. |
| Related Functions |
| makeUnitTable, getRandPointInCircle, getRandomPointInZone, getRandomPointInPoly, isTerrainValid, terrainHeightDiff, getUnitsInZones, getUnitsInMovingZones, pointInPolygon, getUnitsInPolygon, getDeadMapObjsInZones, getDeadMapObjsInPolygonZone, getUnitsLOS, random, randomizeNumTable, getAvgPoint, getQFE, getWindBearingAndVel, getPathLength, getPathInSegments, getPointAtDistanceOnPath, projectPoint, getGroupsByAttribute, , getUnitsByAttribute, mapValue, |
