Setpos Random

[Pilot]

I have a script that creates a munition, and I want that munition placed randomely within a certain area, I have tried this:

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_cluster1 setpos [(getpos _bomb select 0) - random 20, (getpos _bomb select 1) - random 5, (getpos _bomb select 2)]but it doesn't work, any suggestions?

[Tyger]

check out Johann's tute on scripting here, he has several one like that in it I believe.

http://www.ofpec.com/editors/browse.php?category=1_3

[Fragorl]

Student pilot, this script will always place the munition to the left and below (looking at the map) the main munition, _bomb1.
Since random(x) always returns a positive value from 0 to x, try this line  instead to get random placement in all directions:

 _cluster1 setpos [(getpos _bomb select 0)+20*(random(2)-1), (getpos _bomb select 1)+5*(random(2)-1), (getpos _bomb select 2)]

Since 'random(2)' returns values between 0 and two, (random(2) - 1) returns values between -1 and 1. Therefore placement in the 'x' direction occurs between 20 metres infront and -20 metres behind _cluster1, likewise with the 'y' direction betw. -5 and 5.

[Pilot]

Thanks for the replies, Tyger and Fragorl.  It turns out I had another problem with my script, so the random was working the whole time.  Thanks especially for your suggestion Fragorl!  I didn't know what you suggested could be done, it will make my job much easier!

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