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Random number generators

generate_2d_array Generates a "nice" 2D array of pseudo random data, especially for use in 2D graphics.
rand Generates a pseudo random number.
random_chi Generates random numbers using a chi-squared distribution.
random_gamma Generates random numbers using a gamma distribution.
random_normal Generates random numbers using a normal distribution.
random_setallseed Sets initial seeds for random number generators.
random_uniform Generates random numbers using a uniform range distribution.
srand Establishes a seed for the rand function.