Hey All,

I have really two questions. My first one is regarding random numbers. I want to generate a number between 1 and 256. The code I've written is: integer(random(256)); If I'm reading manual correctly, that's going to give me a number between 0.001...and 256. How can I ensure that my random number will be between 1 and 256?

My second question is regarding structure. Right now I'm writing like this:

Includes
//
bitmaps and variables
//
Panels
//
Functions
//
Function Main

This seems to be working for me, my question is whether or not this type of structure is necessary, or can I move things around a bit?

Thanks for putting up with a newbie!

integer(random(256)); will give you a number from 0 to 256, random(256); will give you a number from 0.001 to 256.000

the structure you use if up to you and how you can work with best, the only thing you have to be careful of is that things are DEFINED BEFORE THEY ARE USED.

for example:

function add(i)
{
a = a+i;
}

var a = 0;

is bad

var a = 0;

function add(i)
{
a = a+i;
}

is good

Firstly, re-check the manual a bit.
random(256); will give you a number between 0.000000 and 255.999999
integer(random(256)); will give you a random integer between 0 and 255
so you want
integer(random(256)+1); to get a random integer between 1 and 256.
or
clamp(random(256)+1,1,256); to get a random number between 1.000000 and 256.000000.

Secondly, dont change things around, it is FAR more trouble than it is worth.

Awesome!

Thanks for the advice!

no probs dude... and welcome aboard.