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.