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rand

Generates a pseudo-random number in the range 0 - 1.

rand([algorithm])

returns numeric

Argument Reference

Name	Type	Required	Default	Description	Values
algorithm	string	No	CFMX_COMPAT	The algorithm to use to generated the random number.	/Users/garethedwards/development/github/cfdocs/docs/functions/rand.md	IBMSecureRandom

simple example Using rand()

To generate a random number between 0 to 1

writeOutput( rand() );

simple example Using rand() with algorithm

To generate a random number between 0 to 1 by using CFMX_COMPAT algorithm

writeOutput( rand('CFMX_COMPAT') );

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