Random
Built-in step · 4 steps
Pick random numbers or items.
Steps
| Step | What it does |
|---|---|
| Generate a unique ID | Generate a unique identifier to use as a reference or order number: a random UUID by default, or a short alphanumeric code for human-facing codes. |
| Pick a random decimal number | Pick a random decimal number between two numbers. |
| Pick a random number | Pick a random number between two numbers (no decimals). |
| Pick random items | Randomly choose items from a list, like drawing names from a hat. |
Generate a unique ID
Generate a unique identifier to use as a reference or order number: a random UUID by default, or a short alphanumeric code for human-facing codes.
Inputs
- Format
formattext - The kind of ID to generate.One of:
uuid,short(Short code). Default:uuid.
Outputs
A random ID: a UUID, or for the short format, an 8-character code of capital letters and digits.
Example output
"f47ac10b-58cc-4372-a567-0e02b2c3d479"Pick a random decimal number
Pick a random decimal number between two numbers.
Inputs
- Smallest number
minimumnumberRequired - This number can be picked.
- Largest number
maximumnumberRequired - This number won't be picked.
Outputs
A random decimal number from the minimum up to, but not including, the maximum.
Example output
3.7215Pick a random number
Pick a random number between two numbers (no decimals).
Inputs
- Smallest number
minimumnumberRequired - This number can be picked.
- Largest number
maximumnumberRequired - This number can be picked.
Outputs
A random whole number between the minimum and maximum, both included.
Example output
7Pick random items
Randomly choose items from a list, like drawing names from a hat. Each item can only be picked once.
Inputs
- List
valueslistRequired - The list to pick items from.
- Number of items
nnumberRequired - How many items to pick. Asking for more than the list holds gives the whole list, shuffled.
Outputs
That many items picked at random from the list, each one at most once. The whole list, shuffled, if it has fewer items.
Example output
[
"Raj",
"Ana"
]