Random generator exercise

[Dar Scott]

On Wednesday, January 22, 2003, at 11:05 AM, ncouch wrote:

>   put it into char x of field "random"

I didn't realize that would work.  I see it does.  I usually use 
"after".  Also, I would build the string and then put it into the field 
after it is built.

>
> on rnum
>   global x
>   put random(9) into rn
>   put rn into char x of field "random"
> end rnum

This is not really a good way to use global.  I'd avoid it.  You can 
pass x as a parameter.

For that matter you can return the char as a function value and 
accumulate it in the main loop.

I would also avoid unneeded uses of fields.  I think field "Alpha" 
should be a constant.

Best wishes on your exercise!

Dar Scott