Random numbers can be generated in several ways. Depending on what you’re using them for, each way has its benefits. This post will talk about the %RANDOM% variable and using the system clock to generate psuedo-random numbers on the command line.
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For /L is used for counting. Need to execute a command X number of times, or have a variable number of cases that each need to be dealt with separately? For /L is your pony.
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This post is fairly short because to tell you the truth, I’ve never used for /r. The functionality offered by this switch can be duplicated with /f if done correctly. That said, why don’t you jump in and explore it with me. As I write this post, I’m thinking about all the things I could have used this for rather than the more complex commands that I ended up using.
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