3.184 srand

Function

Initialize the pseudo random number generator.

Header

stdlib.h

Declaration

void __fastcall__ srand (unsigned seed);

Description

The function initializes the random number generator using the given seed. On program startup, the generator behaves as if srand has been called with an argument of 1.

Limits

• The function is only available as fastcall function, so it may only be used in presence of a prototype.

Availability

ISO 9899

See also

_randomize, rand

Example

None.