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Random

Overview​

Used to generate random numbers that can be used in conjunction with exported properties and the arithmetic operator.

Usage​

  1. From the Type list, choose either, integer, float, percentage, or scene units
  2. In the Range>Min and Max properties, define that start and end values of the range from which a random number will be generated.
  3. From the Generate On list, choose the condition that will cause a new random value to be generated.
  4. Wire the Random parameter's output to any node that accepts a numerical input.

Interface​

Type. defines the type of number to be generated. Choices are integer, float, percentage, or scene units.

Range. sets the extents of the range from which a random value will be derived.

Generate On. The condition in which a new random value will be generated. Choices are:

  • Start. Generates a new random number once for each instance of the RailClone object.
  • Segment. Generates a new random number for each individual segment.
  • X Spline Start. Generates a new random number for each spline sub-object found in the X Spline input of the Generator.
  • X Spline Section. Generates a new random number for each spline segment. For the purposes of this calculation a segment is the section of spline between two Corners or Evenly segments.
  • Array Y Row. Generates a random number at the start of each new Row. Only works in conjunction with the 2D arrays - Generator A2S
  • Generator. Generates a new random number per generator. Particularly useful for nesting arrays.

Custom Seed. if enabled, uses the seed value specified. If disabled using the global seed value defined in the General rollout.

Sync Between. Allows you to synchronise randomised objects based on several objects.

  • X Splines. Syncs random numbers between spline sub-objects.
  • X Sections. Syncs random numbers between spline segment. For the purposes of this calculation a segment is the section of spline between two Corners or Evenly segments.
  • Array Rows. Syncs random numbers between rows in an A2S array.
  • Generator. Syncs random numbers between multiple generators.

With/Without Sync Between X Splines