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Can I specify bounds for my random number? 3

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Jerrycurl

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I need to generate a random number between 1 and 216 with SQL Server 7. Any tips? Thanks.
 
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Nevermind, I got it.

select round(1 + (216-1) * rand(),0,0)
 
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I was going to propose a similar algorithm I've used since my Basic days, but your's is just as good.

[tt](rand() * MaxNum) + MinNum [/tt] Robert Bradley
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