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randomSeed

Syntax

    the randomSeed

Description

System property; specifies the seed value used for generating random numbers accessed through the `random()` function.

Using the same seed produces the same sequence of random numbers. This property can be useful for debugging during development. Using the`ticks` property is an easy way to produce a unique random seed since the `ticks` value is highly unlikely to be duplicated on subsequent uses.

This property can be tested and set.

Example

This statement displays the random seed number in the Message window:

    put the randomSeed

See also

`random()`, `ticks`