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|s1= [[selectRandom]] array
|s1= [[selectRandom]] array


|p1= array: [[Array]] - array of anything
|p1= array: [[Array]] of [[Anything]]


|r1= [[Anything]] - random selected value or [[Nothing]] if array is empty
|r1= [[Anything]] - random selected value or [[Nothing]] if array is empty


|x1= <code>_randomElement = selectRandom [1,2,3,4,5];</code>
|x1= <sqf>_randomElement = selectRandom [1,2,3,4,5];</sqf>


|seealso= [[selectRandomWeighted]] [[random]] [[select]] [[selectMin]] [[selectMax]]
|seealso= [[selectRandomWeighted]] [[random]] [[select]] [[selectMin]] [[selectMax]]
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Latest revision as of 10:58, 1 January 2026

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Description

Description:
Returns a random element from the given array. Engine solution to BIS_fnc_selectRandom
Groups:
Arrays

Syntax

Syntax:
selectRandom array
Parameters:
array: Array of Anything
Return Value:
Anything - random selected value or Nothing if array is empty

Examples

Example 1:
_randomElement = selectRandom [1,2,3,4,5];

Additional Information

See also:
selectRandomWeighted random select selectMin selectMax

Notes

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