Timer and random numbers
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I am trying to get a timer to work in C++ using 05 vs.net. Basically a
while loop of (timer < 2 seconds) then do this...
I also need help with generating random numbers from 1 - 10. This is a blank c++ project.
Thank you.
Quote:Original post by MCeltic33For quick 'n' dirty (pseudo-)random numbers in C++, look up the functions rand() and srand().
I also need help with generating random numbers from 1 - 10. This is a blank c++ project.
you can do a simple random number generator by using:
// seed the random generator
srand(unsigned int(time(0)));
// get number between 1 - 10
int random_number = (rand() % 10) + 1;
As for a timer, you can use a simple counter with the function GetTickCount, it returns the total tick since your program started, so you'll have to do some math to convert it.
// seed the random generator
srand(unsigned int(time(0)));
// get number between 1 - 10
int random_number = (rand() % 10) + 1;
As for a timer, you can use a simple counter with the function GetTickCount, it returns the total tick since your program started, so you'll have to do some math to convert it.
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Quote:Original post by GamerYZ
you can do a simple random number generator by using:
// seed the random generator
srand(unsigned int(time(0)));
// get number between 1 - 10
int random_number = (rand() % 10) + 1;
As for a timer, you can use a simple counter with the function GetTickCount, it returns the total tick since your program started, so you'll have to do some math to convert it.
Are there any special headers i need for this to work?
off top of my head, you need "time.h" for time function that is inside the srand(). I think the rest is in "windows.h".
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