| RandomNext Method (Int32) |
Returns a nonnegative random number less than the specified maximum.
Namespace: System
Assembly: mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll) Version: 4.0.0.0
SyntaxC#
public virtual int Next( int maxValue )
Parameters
- maxValue
- Type: SystemInt32
The exclusive upper bound of the random number to be generated. maxValue must be greater than or equal to zero.
Return Value
Type: Int32A 32-bit signed integer greater than or equal to zero, and less than maxValue; that is, the range of return values ordinarily includes zero but not maxValue. However, if maxValue equals zero, maxValue is returned.
Exceptions| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| ArgumentOutOfRangeException | maxValue is less than zero. |
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