---
name: "Builtins.srand"
section: "3kaya"
platform: "linux"
package: "kaya"
version: "0.4.4-6.2"
release: "Debian 8 (Jessie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/Builtins.srand"
---

# Builtins.srand(3kaya)

Seeds the random number generator

## NAME

Builtins::srand - Seeds the random number generator

## SYNOPSIS

**Void srand(** *Int seed* **)**

## ARGUMENTS

**seed** The initial seed

## DESCRIPTION

Seeds the random number generator. This must be called before any calls to **Builtins.rand (3kaya)** are made. Seeding with the same integer will give the same sequence of pseudo-random numbers. Where unpredictability is not crucial, the **Time.time (3kaya)** function can be used to give a different sequence each time the program is run.

## AUTHORS

Kaya standard library by Edwin Brady, Chris Morris and others (kaya@kayalang.org). For further information see http://kayalang.org/

## LICENSE

The Kaya standard library is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public License (version 2.1 or any later version) as published by the Free Software Foundation.

## RELATED

**Builtins.rand (3kaya)**