Pascal Syntax Error

Question

I have the following function in my program:

function Getrand(rStart,rEnd:Integer): Integer;
var
diff: Integer;

begin
diff := rEnd - rStart;

Getrand := Random(diff) + rStart;
end;

When I try to compile the program, I get this error:

Failed when compiling
Line 27: [Error] (27:9): Invalid number of parameters in script

What am I doing wrong?

And this brings back memories from ages past. When last hav a seen some pascal code X-) — Adriaan Stander
– Adriaan Stander, Commented Feb 11, 2011 at 5:41

Marcelo Cantos · Accepted Answer · 2011-02-11 05:44:11Z

5

Perhaps your flavour of Pascal doesn't support the traditional return value syntax. Try Result := … instead of Getrand := ….

answered Feb 11, 2011 at 5:44

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Azad Salahli · Accepted Answer · 2011-02-11 05:48:16Z

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you can use

Exit(Random(diff) + rStart)

instead. But keep in mind that if you do that it will exit from function after returning the value.

answered Feb 11, 2011 at 5:48

Azad Salahli

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unbeatable · Accepted Answer · 2011-02-11 21:22:14Z

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You need to write Getrand(Random(diff),rStart); to send variables to function

answered Feb 11, 2011 at 21:22

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