Sets a random starting point.
_srand(seed)
seed : ivar
The C-compatible _srand function sets the starting point for generating a series of pseudorandom integers. 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.
_srand(qTimer) or _srand(oTimer) give good random starting values.
Global x
~_srand(oTimer) // seed
x = _rand()
MsgBox x
To create a random value GFA-BASIC 32 uses the 'C'-randomizer, which doesn't need the Randomize command to initialize the generator, but instead uses _srand.
_rand() is faster than Rand(), but doesn't have the longer period as Rand().
_rand, _srand, Rand, Randomize, Random, Rnd, qTimer, oTimer
{Created by Sjouke Hamstra; Last updated: 23/09/2014 by James Gaite}