srand

Sets a random starting point.

void srand(
   unsigned int seed 
);

Parameters

  • seed
    Seed for random-number generation

Remarks

The srand function sets the starting point for generating a series of pseudorandom integers in the current thread. To reinitialize the generator, use 1 as the seed argument. Any other value for seed sets the generator to a random starting point. rand retrieves the pseudorandom numbers that are generated. Calling rand before any call to srand generates the same sequence as calling srand with seed passed as 1.

Requirements

Routine

Required header

srand

<stdlib.h>

For additional compatibility information, see Compatibility in the Introduction.

Example

See the example for rand.

.NET Framework Equivalent

System::Random Class

See Also

Reference

Floating-Point Support

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