Math Variables
random
Returns a floating-point, pseudo-random number in the range [0
, 1
) (inclusive of 0
, but not 1
).
Use the following formula to generate an integer pseudo-random number in the range [min
, max
] (inclusive of both, min
and max
):
You may copy and paste the formula's code into a field:
{{floor(random * (1.max - 1.min + 1)) + 1.min}}
Examples
Rolling the Dice
Let's say chatbot enthusiasts and such would like to create a dice game. They can employ the random
variable to randomly pick a number, say between 1 and 6, and then message that number to a user in the respective Chatbot platform as a response.
- In the mapping panel, head over to the Math functions tab:
- Under the Math functions tab, select the
floor
function. - Insert the
random
variable in between the brackets followed by*
(multiplication operator) and number6
. - Add
+
(addition operator) after the bracket and number1
. - Alternatively, you may copy and paste the formula's code into a field:
{{floor(random * 6) + 1}}
Random String/Text
This template demonstrates how to generate a string (text) of a given length composed of characters chosen randomly from a predefined set.