Random Numbers

[Gary''s Student]

If you need to randomly select 6 numbers from the range 1-40 with no repeats:

1. Enter the numbers 1-40 into an un-used column
2. Enter =RAND() into the cells of the adjacent column
3. Sort the two columns by the RAND column

This will jumble the numbers 1-40 randomly. Just pick the first six numbers.
--
Gary''s Student


"Steved" wrote:

> Hello from Steved
>
> ok I am no thinking straight
>
> What do I need to do please to have a number in a row 1 to 40
> as an example below
>
> 1,23,9,25,33,40 each row needs to be 1 to 40 but number no more than once
> six rows deep yes the other rows can have the same numbers as above or below
>
> =INDEX(ROW($A$1:$F$10),RANK($H1,$H$1:$H$60))
>
> =RAND() copied H1:H60

[Steved]

Hello from Steved

ok I am no thinking straight

What do I need to do please to have a number in a row 1 to 40
as an example below

1,23,9,25,33,40 each row needs to be 1 to 40 but number no more than once
six rows deep yes the other rows can have the same numbers as above or below

=INDEX(ROW($A$1:$F$10),RANK($H1,$H$1:$H$60))

=RAND() copied H1:H60

[Steved]

Hello Gary From Steved

Can your formula devoloped to display
6 columns across and 10 rows deep please.

Thankyou.

"Gary''s Student" wrote:

> If you need to randomly select 6 numbers from the range 1-40 with no repeats:
>
> 1. Enter the numbers 1-40 into an un-used column
> 2. Enter =RAND() into the cells of the adjacent column
> 3. Sort the two columns by the RAND column
>
> This will jumble the numbers 1-40 randomly. Just pick the first six numbers.
> --
> Gary''s Student
>
>
> "Steved" wrote:
>
> > Hello from Steved
> >
> > ok I am no thinking straight
> >
> > What do I need to do please to have a number in a row 1 to 40
> > as an example below
> >
> > 1,23,9,25,33,40 each row needs to be 1 to 40 but number no more than once
> > six rows deep yes the other rows can have the same numbers as above or below
> >
> > =INDEX(ROW($A$1:$F$10),RANK($H1,$H$1:$H$60))
> >
> > =RAND() copied H1:H60

[Harlan Grove]

Steved wrote...
....
>Can your formula devoloped to display
>6 columns across and 10 rows deep please.
....
>"Gary''s Student" wrote:
>>If you need to randomly select 6 numbers from the range 1-40 with no repeats:
>>
>>1. Enter the numbers 1-40 into an un-used column
>>2. Enter =RAND() into the cells of the adjacent column
>>3. Sort the two columns by the RAND column
....

You don't need steps 1 or 3. All you need is a range of 60 cells (10*6)
all containing =RAND(). If that range were named PRNA and the top-left
cell of your 10 by 6 result range were C5, enter the following formula
in C5.

C5:
=COUNTIF(PRNA,"<="&INDEX(PRNA,ROWS($C$5:C5)*6-COLUMNS($C$5:C5)+1))

Select C5 and fill right into D5:H5. Then select C5:H5 and fill down
into C6:H14.

[Gary''s Student]

Yes.

In my method we are selectimg 6 random numbers in a column. Select all six
numbers and push copy.

Go to the place in the first row and paste/special with the transpose mark
checked.

This will paste the column into your first row. Now we need to fill rows 2-10
and we will do the same thing
1. re-calculate the random numbers (CNTRL-ALT-F9)
2. re-sort the columns to get fresh random digits
3. copy/paste into the next row

--
Gary''s Student


"Steved" wrote:

> Hello Gary From Steved
>
> Can your formula devoloped to display
> 6 columns across and 10 rows deep please.
>
> Thankyou.
>
> "Gary''s Student" wrote:
>
> > If you need to randomly select 6 numbers from the range 1-40 with no repeats:
> >
> > 1. Enter the numbers 1-40 into an un-used column
> > 2. Enter =RAND() into the cells of the adjacent column
> > 3. Sort the two columns by the RAND column
> >
> > This will jumble the numbers 1-40 randomly. Just pick the first six numbers.
> > --
> > Gary''s Student
> >
> >
> > "Steved" wrote:
> >
> > > Hello from Steved
> > >
> > > ok I am no thinking straight
> > >
> > > What do I need to do please to have a number in a row 1 to 40
> > > as an example below
> > >
> > > 1,23,9,25,33,40 each row needs to be 1 to 40 but number no more than once
> > > six rows deep yes the other rows can have the same numbers as above or below
> > >
> > > =INDEX(ROW($A$1:$F$10),RANK($H1,$H$1:$H$60))
> > >
> > > =RAND() copied H1:H60

[Steved]

Hello Harlan from Steve

I think i'm missing something here

I followed what you put below naming the range PNRA

ok =RAND() are in cell A1:F10 I highlighted and then I
Insert Name Define

please I am lost where do I put the below


COUNTIF(PRNA,"<="&INDEX(PRNA,ROWS($C$5:C5)*6-COLUMNS($C$5:C5)+1))

Also do I change your $C$5:$C$5 to $A$1:$A$1

ok also please what is require to reconize the number between 1 to 40.

Thankyou.

"Harlan Grove" wrote:

> Steved wrote...
> ....
> >Can your formula devoloped to display
> >6 columns across and 10 rows deep please.
> ....
> >"Gary''s Student" wrote:
> >>If you need to randomly select 6 numbers from the range 1-40 with no repeats:
> >>
> >>1. Enter the numbers 1-40 into an un-used column
> >>2. Enter =RAND() into the cells of the adjacent column
> >>3. Sort the two columns by the RAND column
> ....
>
> You don't need steps 1 or 3. All you need is a range of 60 cells (10*6)
> all containing =RAND(). If that range were named PRNA and the top-left
> cell of your 10 by 6 result range were C5, enter the following formula
> in C5.
>
> C5:
> =COUNTIF(PRNA,"<="&INDEX(PRNA,ROWS($C$5:C5)*6-COLUMNS($C$5:C5)+1))
>
> Select C5 and fill right into D5:H5. Then select C5:H5 and fill down
> into C6:H14.
>
>

[Ragdyer]

You can try this:

Enter
=RAND()
In AA1 and drag across to BN1,
Then down to BN10,
So you have a 40 column by 10 row array of random numbers.

Then, enter this formula anywhere you wish:

=INDEX(ROW($A1:$A40),RANK(AA1,$AA1:$BN1))

Now, copy this formula across 6 columns.
Then, copy down 10 rows.

This should give you what you're looking for.
You'll get a new set of numbers with each hit of <F9>.

--
HTH,

RD

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"Steved" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello Harlan from Steve
>
> I think i'm missing something here
>
> I followed what you put below naming the range PNRA
>
> ok =RAND() are in cell A1:F10 I highlighted and then I
> Insert Name Define
>
> please I am lost where do I put the below
>
>
> COUNTIF(PRNA,"<="&INDEX(PRNA,ROWS($C$5:C5)*6-COLUMNS($C$5:C5)+1))
>
> Also do I change your $C$5:$C$5 to $A$1:$A$1
>
> ok also please what is require to reconize the number between 1 to 40.
>
> Thankyou.
>
> "Harlan Grove" wrote:
>
>> Steved wrote...
>> ....
>> >Can your formula devoloped to display
>> >6 columns across and 10 rows deep please.
>> ....
>> >"Gary''s Student" wrote:
>> >>If you need to randomly select 6 numbers from the range 1-40 with no
>> >>repeats:
>> >>
>> >>1. Enter the numbers 1-40 into an un-used column
>> >>2. Enter =RAND() into the cells of the adjacent column
>> >>3. Sort the two columns by the RAND column
>> ....
>>
>> You don't need steps 1 or 3. All you need is a range of 60 cells (10*6)
>> all containing =RAND(). If that range were named PRNA and the top-left
>> cell of your 10 by 6 result range were C5, enter the following formula
>> in C5.
>>
>> C5:
>> =COUNTIF(PRNA,"<="&INDEX(PRNA,ROWS($C$5:C5)*6-COLUMNS($C$5:C5)+1))
>>
>> Select C5 and fill right into D5:H5. Then select C5:H5 and fill down
>> into C6:H14.
>>
>>

[Harlan Grove]

"Steved" wrote...
....
>I followed what you put below naming the range PNRA
>
>ok =RAND() are in cell A1:F10 I highlighted and then I
>Insert Name Define
>
>please I am lost where do I put the below
>
>
>COUNTIF(PRNA,"<="&INDEX(PRNA,ROWS($C$5:C5)*6-COLUMNS($C$5:C5)+1))

First, you're missing the initial equal sign.

I may have misunderstood your question. Looks like you want 10 samples of 6
numbers each of which is drawn without replacement from 1-40. If so, then
you still don't need anything more than a 40 cell range each cell in which
containing =RAND(), which I'll still call PRNA. I'll further assume that
PRNA is 40 rows in a single column.

Then, in another range WHICH YOU MUST CHOOSE (but for my convenience, I'll
continue to use C5:H14, so in my case, the cells containing the =RAND()
formula don't overlar C5:H14), select C5:H5 and enter the following array
formula.

C5:H5 [array formula]:
=COUNTIF(PRNA,"<="&TRANSPOSE(OFFSET(PRNA,INT(35*RAND()),0,6,1)))

Select C5:H5 and fill down into C6:H14.

[Steved]

Hello Ragdyer from Steved

Excellent thankyou.

"Ragdyer" wrote:

> You can try this:
>
> Enter
> =RAND()
> In AA1 and drag across to BN1,
> Then down to BN10,
> So you have a 40 column by 10 row array of random numbers.
>
> Then, enter this formula anywhere you wish:
>
> =INDEX(ROW($A1:$A40),RANK(AA1,$AA1:$BN1))
>
> Now, copy this formula across 6 columns.
> Then, copy down 10 rows.
>
> This should give you what you're looking for.
> You'll get a new set of numbers with each hit of <F9>.
>
> --
> HTH,
>
> RD
>
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>
>
> "Steved" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Hello Harlan from Steve
> >
> > I think i'm missing something here
> >
> > I followed what you put below naming the range PNRA
> >
> > ok =RAND() are in cell A1:F10 I highlighted and then I
> > Insert Name Define
> >
> > please I am lost where do I put the below
> >
> >
> > COUNTIF(PRNA,"<="&INDEX(PRNA,ROWS($C$5:C5)*6-COLUMNS($C$5:C5)+1))
> >
> > Also do I change your $C$5:$C$5 to $A$1:$A$1
> >
> > ok also please what is require to reconize the number between 1 to 40.
> >
> > Thankyou.
> >
> > "Harlan Grove" wrote:
> >
> >> Steved wrote...
> >> ....
> >> >Can your formula devoloped to display
> >> >6 columns across and 10 rows deep please.
> >> ....
> >> >"Gary''s Student" wrote:
> >> >>If you need to randomly select 6 numbers from the range 1-40 with no
> >> >>repeats:
> >> >>
> >> >>1. Enter the numbers 1-40 into an un-used column
> >> >>2. Enter =RAND() into the cells of the adjacent column
> >> >>3. Sort the two columns by the RAND column
> >> ....
> >>
> >> You don't need steps 1 or 3. All you need is a range of 60 cells (10*6)
> >> all containing =RAND(). If that range were named PRNA and the top-left
> >> cell of your 10 by 6 result range were C5, enter the following formula
> >> in C5.
> >>
> >> C5:
> >> =COUNTIF(PRNA,"<="&INDEX(PRNA,ROWS($C$5:C5)*6-COLUMNS($C$5:C5)+1))
> >>
> >> Select C5 and fill right into D5:H5. Then select C5:H5 and fill down
> >> into C6:H14.
> >>
> >>
>
>

[Steved]

Hello Harlan from Steved

ok put =RAND() in A1:A40
Then Insert, Name, Define, and typed PRNA then add and ok

I then

C5:H5 [array formula]: using Ctrl Shift Enter

=COUNTIF(PRNA,"<="&TRANSPOSE(OFFSET(PRNA,INT(35*RAND()),0,6,1)))

Select C5:H5 and fill down into C6:H14.

Done all off the above pushed F9 and on the same row I get the same number
twice.

Am I missing something here.

Cheers



"Harlan Grove" wrote:

> "Steved" wrote...
> ....
> >I followed what you put below naming the range PNRA
> >
> >ok =RAND() are in cell A1:F10 I highlighted and then I
> >Insert Name Define
> >
> >please I am lost where do I put the below
> >
> >
> >COUNTIF(PRNA,"<="&INDEX(PRNA,ROWS($C$5:C5)*6-COLUMNS($C$5:C5)+1))
>
> First, you're missing the initial equal sign.
>
> I may have misunderstood your question. Looks like you want 10 samples of 6
> numbers each of which is drawn without replacement from 1-40. If so, then
> you still don't need anything more than a 40 cell range each cell in which
> containing =RAND(), which I'll still call PRNA. I'll further assume that
> PRNA is 40 rows in a single column.
>
> Then, in another range WHICH YOU MUST CHOOSE (but for my convenience, I'll
> continue to use C5:H14, so in my case, the cells containing the =RAND()
> formula don't overlar C5:H14), select C5:H5 and enter the following array
> formula.
>
> C5:H5 [array formula]:
> =COUNTIF(PRNA,"<="&TRANSPOSE(OFFSET(PRNA,INT(35*RAND()),0,6,1)))
>
> Select C5:H5 and fill down into C6:H14.
>
>
>

[Harlan Grove]

"Steved" wrote...
....
>=COUNTIF(PRNA,"<="&TRANSPOSE(OFFSET(PRNA,INT(35*RAND()),0,6,1)))
....

Sorry, I screwed this up. Swap the 6 and 1 arguments, so

=COUNTIF(PRNA,"<="&TRANSPOSE(OFFSET(PRNA,INT(35*RAND()),0,1,6)))

[Steved]

Hello Harlan from Steved

Harlan done as discribed below but still have the issue offsame number twice
omn the same line

in this case row 8 i've 13 twice and row 10 I have 24 twice.

Is it possible please to have this issue where their are no doubles.
Thankyou for your patience.

"Harlan Grove" wrote:

> "Steved" wrote...
> ....
> >=COUNTIF(PRNA,"<="&TRANSPOSE(OFFSET(PRNA,INT(35*RAND()),0,6,1)))
> ....
>
> Sorry, I screwed this up. Swap the 6 and 1 arguments, so
>
> =COUNTIF(PRNA,"<="&TRANSPOSE(OFFSET(PRNA,INT(35*RAND()),0,1,6)))
>
>
>

[Bernd Plumhoff]

Hello,

I suggest to insert a VBA module with my UDF function UniqRandInt() (see
www.sulprobil.com),
then select cells A1:F1 enter
=UniqRandInt(40, false)
as array formula (CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER)
and copy this down to A10:F10.

I admire elegant worksheet function solutions, but if you like to have a
general and robust solution, a thoroughly tested UDF function might be the
answer of your choice (don't trust my function, test it!).

HTH,
Bernd

[Dave Peterson]

Did you put it in a general module?

Steved wrote:
>
> Hello Bernd from Steved
>
> I've put your UDF in VBA and Copied =UniqRandInt(40, false)
>
> ok it has #NAME?
>
> What have I not done right please
>
> I presume F9 to execute
>
> Thankyou.
>
> "Bernd Plumhoff" wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I suggest to insert a VBA module with my UDF function UniqRandInt() (see
> > www.sulprobil.com),
> > then select cells A1:F1 enter
> > =UniqRandInt(40, false)
> > as array formula (CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER)
> > and copy this down to A10:F10.
> >
> > I admire elegant worksheet function solutions, but if you like to have a
> > general and robust solution, a thoroughly tested UDF function might be the
> > answer of your choice (don't trust my function, test it!).
> >
> > HTH,
> > Bernd
> >
> >
> >

--

Dave Peterson

[Steved]

Hello RagDyeR from Steved

I am using your formula and so far I have'nt got any doubles.

I've tried it several times yet to produce a double.

So yes I'm Using it.

Thankyou

"RagDyeR" wrote:

> You're *not* looking for random numbers, since true randomness accepts the
> possibility of duplication, since each item has an equal chance of occurring
> at each interval.
>
> You're looking for a random *order* of specific items (numbers 1 to 40).
>
> So, you therefore need, first of all, the specific items so that they can be
> rearranged randomly.
> That's the numbers of the rows, 1 to 40, making the construction of an
> actual list unnecessary.
>
> Next, the list is rearranged virtually, by accessing the 40 columns of
> random numbers and ranking these numbers, where this ranking is mirrored in
> the indexed row numbers.
> Even if these *true* random numbers are duplicated, and they are ranked
> *equally*, since they designate the row numbers, there *cannot* be a
> duplicated return, since there are *no* duplicate row numbers existing.
>
> And since each row must be independent of the other rows, so that
> duplication is avoided, you need a separate row of random numbers to be
> ranked differently from the others.
>
> Therefore, my hat is off to Harlan if he can accomplish this scenario
> *without* the existence of this 40 column by 10 row array of random numbers.
>
> --
>
> Regards,
>
> RD
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>
> "Steved" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> Hello Harlan from Steved
>
> Harlan done as discribed below but still have the issue offsame number twice
> omn the same line
>
> in this case row 8 i've 13 twice and row 10 I have 24 twice.
>
> Is it possible please to have this issue where their are no doubles.
> Thankyou for your patience.
>
> "Harlan Grove" wrote:
>
> > "Steved" wrote...
> > ....
> > >=COUNTIF(PRNA,"<="&TRANSPOSE(OFFSET(PRNA,INT(35*RAND()),0,6,1)))
> > ....
> >
> > Sorry, I screwed this up. Swap the 6 and 1 arguments, so
> >
> > =COUNTIF(PRNA,"<="&TRANSPOSE(OFFSET(PRNA,INT(35*RAND()),0,1,6)))
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>

[Steved]

Hello Bernd from Steved

I've put your UDF in VBA and Copied =UniqRandInt(40, false)

ok it has #NAME?

What have I not done right please

I presume F9 to execute

Thankyou.

"Bernd Plumhoff" wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I suggest to insert a VBA module with my UDF function UniqRandInt() (see
> www.sulprobil.com),
> then select cells A1:F1 enter
> =UniqRandInt(40, false)
> as array formula (CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER)
> and copy this down to A10:F10.
>
> I admire elegant worksheet function solutions, but if you like to have a
> general and robust solution, a thoroughly tested UDF function might be the
> answer of your choice (don't trust my function, test it!).
>
> HTH,
> Bernd
>
>
>

[RagDyeR]

You're *not* looking for random numbers, since true randomness accepts the
possibility of duplication, since each item has an equal chance of occurring
at each interval.

You're looking for a random *order* of specific items (numbers 1 to 40).

So, you therefore need, first of all, the specific items so that they can be
rearranged randomly.
That's the numbers of the rows, 1 to 40, making the construction of an
actual list unnecessary.

Next, the list is rearranged virtually, by accessing the 40 columns of
random numbers and ranking these numbers, where this ranking is mirrored in
the indexed row numbers.
Even if these *true* random numbers are duplicated, and they are ranked
*equally*, since they designate the row numbers, there *cannot* be a
duplicated return, since there are *no* duplicate row numbers existing.

And since each row must be independent of the other rows, so that
duplication is avoided, you need a separate row of random numbers to be
ranked differently from the others.

Therefore, my hat is off to Harlan if he can accomplish this scenario
*without* the existence of this 40 column by 10 row array of random numbers.

--

Regards,

RD
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"Steved" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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Hello Harlan from Steved

Harlan done as discribed below but still have the issue offsame number twice
omn the same line

in this case row 8 i've 13 twice and row 10 I have 24 twice.

Is it possible please to have this issue where their are no doubles.
Thankyou for your patience.

"Harlan Grove" wrote:

> "Steved" wrote...
> ....
> >=COUNTIF(PRNA,"<="&TRANSPOSE(OFFSET(PRNA,INT(35*RAND()),0,6,1)))
> ....
>
> Sorry, I screwed this up. Swap the 6 and 1 arguments, so
>
> =COUNTIF(PRNA,"<="&TRANSPOSE(OFFSET(PRNA,INT(35*RAND()),0,1,6)))
>
>
>

[Steved]

Yes

top left corner right clicked on excel icon opened it and pasted it.

"Dave Peterson" wrote:

> Did you put it in a general module?
>
> Steved wrote:
> >
> > Hello Bernd from Steved
> >
> > I've put your UDF in VBA and Copied =UniqRandInt(40, false)
> >
> > ok it has #NAME?
> >
> > What have I not done right please
> >
> > I presume F9 to execute
> >
> > Thankyou.
> >
> > "Bernd Plumhoff" wrote:
> >
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > I suggest to insert a VBA module with my UDF function UniqRandInt() (see
> > > www.sulprobil.com),
> > > then select cells A1:F1 enter
> > > =UniqRandInt(40, false)
> > > as array formula (CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER)
> > > and copy this down to A10:F10.
> > >
> > > I admire elegant worksheet function solutions, but if you like to have a
> > > general and robust solution, a thoroughly tested UDF function might be the
> > > answer of your choice (don't trust my function, test it!).
> > >
> > > HTH,
> > > Bernd
> > >
> > >
> > >
>
> --
>
> Dave Peterson
>

[Dave Peterson]

It sounds like you pasted it under the ThisWorkbook module.

Once you get to the VBE (alt-f11 is nice)
hit ctrl-r (to see the project explorer)
find your project
rightclick on it
Insert|Module

Paste it there.

(look under the ThisWorkbook module and delete it from there if I guessed
right.)

Then back to excel and recalculate.

Steved wrote:
>
> Yes
>
> top left corner right clicked on excel icon opened it and pasted it.
>
> "Dave Peterson" wrote:
>
> > Did you put it in a general module?
> >
> > Steved wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello Bernd from Steved
> > >
> > > I've put your UDF in VBA and Copied =UniqRandInt(40, false)
> > >
> > > ok it has #NAME?
> > >
> > > What have I not done right please
> > >
> > > I presume F9 to execute
> > >
> > > Thankyou.
> > >
> > > "Bernd Plumhoff" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hello,
> > > >
> > > > I suggest to insert a VBA module with my UDF function UniqRandInt() (see
> > > > www.sulprobil.com),
> > > > then select cells A1:F1 enter
> > > > =UniqRandInt(40, false)
> > > > as array formula (CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER)
> > > > and copy this down to A10:F10.
> > > >
> > > > I admire elegant worksheet function solutions, but if you like to have a
> > > > general and robust solution, a thoroughly tested UDF function might be the
> > > > answer of your choice (don't trust my function, test it!).
> > > >
> > > > HTH,
> > > > Bernd
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> >
> > --
> >
> > Dave Peterson
> >

--

Dave Peterson

[Steved]

Thanks very much Dave

Yes I carried out what you described and yes it created Random Numbers.

I still have a Issue and that is when pushing F9 it will not recalculate.

And to Bernd if you get to read this yes I get a double on the same line

Line 1 No 7, Line 4 No 35, Line 6 No 12, Line 8 No 40, and line 10 12

As pasted below.

26 40 17 12 7 7
29 22 24 12 13 31
1 31 33 29 2 17
35 32 15 39 35 3
38 15 21 31 3 24
19 12 25 26 11 12
34 33 24 40 37 10
28 40 10 22 5 40
28 1 24 5 5 32
12 2 12 16 13 38

Thanks once again Dave.

"Dave Peterson" wrote:

> It sounds like you pasted it under the ThisWorkbook module.
>
> Once you get to the VBE (alt-f11 is nice)
> hit ctrl-r (to see the project explorer)
> find your project
> rightclick on it
> Insert|Module
>
> Paste it there.
>
> (look under the ThisWorkbook module and delete it from there if I guessed
> right.)
>
> Then back to excel and recalculate.
>
> Steved wrote:
> >
> > Yes
> >
> > top left corner right clicked on excel icon opened it and pasted it.
> >
> > "Dave Peterson" wrote:
> >
> > > Did you put it in a general module?
> > >
> > > Steved wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hello Bernd from Steved
> > > >
> > > > I've put your UDF in VBA and Copied =UniqRandInt(40, false)
> > > >
> > > > ok it has #NAME?
> > > >
> > > > What have I not done right please
> > > >
> > > > I presume F9 to execute
> > > >
> > > > Thankyou.
> > > >
> > > > "Bernd Plumhoff" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Hello,
> > > > >
> > > > > I suggest to insert a VBA module with my UDF function UniqRandInt() (see
> > > > > www.sulprobil.com),
> > > > > then select cells A1:F1 enter
> > > > > =UniqRandInt(40, false)
> > > > > as array formula (CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER)
> > > > > and copy this down to A10:F10.
> > > > >
> > > > > I admire elegant worksheet function solutions, but if you like to have a
> > > > > general and robust solution, a thoroughly tested UDF function might be the
> > > > > answer of your choice (don't trust my function, test it!).
> > > > >
> > > > > HTH,
> > > > > Bernd
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > >
> > > --
> > >
> > > Dave Peterson
> > >
>
> --
>
> Dave Peterson
>

[Steved]

Hellom from Steved

I had False change it to true and now recalculating.

{=UniqRandInt(40, False)} now {=UniqRandInt(40, True)}

Thankyou.

"Steved" wrote:

> Thanks very much Dave
>
> Yes I carried out what you described and yes it created Random Numbers.
>
> I still have a Issue and that is when pushing F9 it will not recalculate.
>
> And to Bernd if you get to read this yes I get a double on the same line
>
> Line 1 No 7, Line 4 No 35, Line 6 No 12, Line 8 No 40, and line 10 12
>
> As pasted below.
>
> 26 40 17 12 7 7
> 29 22 24 12 13 31
> 1 31 33 29 2 17
> 35 32 15 39 35 3
> 38 15 21 31 3 24
> 19 12 25 26 11 12
> 34 33 24 40 37 10
> 28 40 10 22 5 40
> 28 1 24 5 5 32
> 12 2 12 16 13 38
>
> Thanks once again Dave.
>
> "Dave Peterson" wrote:
>
> > It sounds like you pasted it under the ThisWorkbook module.
> >
> > Once you get to the VBE (alt-f11 is nice)
> > hit ctrl-r (to see the project explorer)
> > find your project
> > rightclick on it
> > Insert|Module
> >
> > Paste it there.
> >
> > (look under the ThisWorkbook module and delete it from there if I guessed
> > right.)
> >
> > Then back to excel and recalculate.
> >
> > Steved wrote:
> > >
> > > Yes
> > >
> > > top left corner right clicked on excel icon opened it and pasted it.
> > >
> > > "Dave Peterson" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Did you put it in a general module?
> > > >
> > > > Steved wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Hello Bernd from Steved
> > > > >
> > > > > I've put your UDF in VBA and Copied =UniqRandInt(40, false)
> > > > >
> > > > > ok it has #NAME?
> > > > >
> > > > > What have I not done right please
> > > > >
> > > > > I presume F9 to execute
> > > > >
> > > > > Thankyou.
> > > > >
> > > > > "Bernd Plumhoff" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Hello,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I suggest to insert a VBA module with my UDF function UniqRandInt() (see
> > > > > > www.sulprobil.com),
> > > > > > then select cells A1:F1 enter
> > > > > > =UniqRandInt(40, false)
> > > > > > as array formula (CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER)
> > > > > > and copy this down to A10:F10.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I admire elegant worksheet function solutions, but if you like to have a
> > > > > > general and robust solution, a thoroughly tested UDF function might be the
> > > > > > answer of your choice (don't trust my function, test it!).
> > > > > >
> > > > > > HTH,
> > > > > > Bernd
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > >
> > > > Dave Peterson
> > > >
> >
> > --
> >
> > Dave Peterson
> >

[Max]

Think you might also be interested in this program (full details inside):
http://www.savefile.com/files/7565212
File: Randomization_Lotto_program.xls

It fits the bill here ..

The core functionality is driven via
the "RandLotto" UDF by Dave Hawley & JE McGimpsey

Just enter the settings for the game in B6 to D6 in the sheet: Draw,
for example in your case:

From: 1 (in B6)
To: 40 (in C6)
Pick#: 6 (in D6)

Pick# is the number of numbers in a set to be picked for the game.

The settings entered will be used
in the formula in B2: =randlotto(B6,C6,D6)

Then just click the Draw button to generate as many random sets of unique
numbers from within the range defined under "From" and "To" as desired.

Generated sets of numbers will be frozen in col G from G2 down.

One click of the Draw button generates one set.
To reset / clear col G, just click the Reset button.

The RandLotto UDF and the subs Draw and Reset
for the 2 buttons described are listed in the "Notes" sheet

The program's easy to use, and fun, too !
--
Rgds
Max
xl 97
---
Singapore, GMT+8
xdemechanik
http://savefile.com/projects/236895
--

[Dave Peterson]

I've never used =UniqRandInt() but I have used J.E. McGimpsey's version:
http://www.mcgimpsey.com/excel/udfs/randint.html

You may want to take a look (just for curiosity's sake).

Steved wrote:
>
> Hellom from Steved
>
> I had False change it to true and now recalculating.
>
> {=UniqRandInt(40, False)} now {=UniqRandInt(40, True)}
>
> Thankyou.
>
> "Steved" wrote:
>
> > Thanks very much Dave
> >
> > Yes I carried out what you described and yes it created Random Numbers.
> >
> > I still have a Issue and that is when pushing F9 it will not recalculate.
> >
> > And to Bernd if you get to read this yes I get a double on the same line
> >
> > Line 1 No 7, Line 4 No 35, Line 6 No 12, Line 8 No 40, and line 10 12
> >
> > As pasted below.
> >
> > 26 40 17 12 7 7
> > 29 22 24 12 13 31
> > 1 31 33 29 2 17
> > 35 32 15 39 35 3
> > 38 15 21 31 3 24
> > 19 12 25 26 11 12
> > 34 33 24 40 37 10
> > 28 40 10 22 5 40
> > 28 1 24 5 5 32
> > 12 2 12 16 13 38
> >
> > Thanks once again Dave.
> >
> > "Dave Peterson" wrote:
> >
> > > It sounds like you pasted it under the ThisWorkbook module.
> > >
> > > Once you get to the VBE (alt-f11 is nice)
> > > hit ctrl-r (to see the project explorer)
> > > find your project
> > > rightclick on it
> > > Insert|Module
> > >
> > > Paste it there.
> > >
> > > (look under the ThisWorkbook module and delete it from there if I guessed
> > > right.)
> > >
> > > Then back to excel and recalculate.
> > >
> > > Steved wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Yes
> > > >
> > > > top left corner right clicked on excel icon opened it and pasted it.
> > > >
> > > > "Dave Peterson" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Did you put it in a general module?
> > > > >
> > > > > Steved wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Hello Bernd from Steved
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I've put your UDF in VBA and Copied =UniqRandInt(40, false)
> > > > > >
> > > > > > ok it has #NAME?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > What have I not done right please
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I presume F9 to execute
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thankyou.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Bernd Plumhoff" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > Hello,
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I suggest to insert a VBA module with my UDF function UniqRandInt() (see
> > > > > > > www.sulprobil.com),
> > > > > > > then select cells A1:F1 enter
> > > > > > > =UniqRandInt(40, false)
> > > > > > > as array formula (CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER)
> > > > > > > and copy this down to A10:F10.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I admire elegant worksheet function solutions, but if you like to have a
> > > > > > > general and robust solution, a thoroughly tested UDF function might be the
> > > > > > > answer of your choice (don't trust my function, test it!).
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > HTH,
> > > > > > > Bernd
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > >
> > > > > Dave Peterson
> > > > >
> > >
> > > --
> > >
> > > Dave Peterson
> > >

--

Dave Peterson

[Bernd Plumhoff]

Hi Dave and Steved,

I got the idea for my function from JE's older version. He adapted his
algorithm in June similar to mine. What's left is that he could omit the
check whether nCount =1. Then its just a question of personal taste whether
one would like to call a function RandInt() or UniqRandint(), whether one
would like to define the lower and upper border of the numbers or just the
range and whether the "volatility" of the function should be a parameter.

Steved, I hope you could solve your problem?

Regards,
Bernd

[Steved]

Thankyou Max.

"Max" wrote:

> Think you might also be interested in this program (full details inside):
> http://www.savefile.com/files/7565212
> File: Randomization_Lotto_program.xls
>
> It fits the bill here ..
>
> The core functionality is driven via
> the "RandLotto" UDF by Dave Hawley & JE McGimpsey
>
> Just enter the settings for the game in B6 to D6 in the sheet: Draw,
> for example in your case:
>
> From: 1 (in B6)
> To: 40 (in C6)
> Pick#: 6 (in D6)
>
> Pick# is the number of numbers in a set to be picked for the game.
>
> The settings entered will be used
> in the formula in B2: =randlotto(B6,C6,D6)
>
> Then just click the Draw button to generate as many random sets of unique
> numbers from within the range defined under "From" and "To" as desired.
>
> Generated sets of numbers will be frozen in col G from G2 down.
>
> One click of the Draw button generates one set.
> To reset / clear col G, just click the Reset button.
>
> The RandLotto UDF and the subs Draw and Reset
> for the 2 buttons described are listed in the "Notes" sheet
>
> The program's easy to use, and fun, too !
> --
> Rgds
> Max
> xl 97
> ---
> Singapore, GMT+8
> xdemechanik
> http://savefile.com/projects/236895
> --
>
>
>

[Steved]

Thankyou Dave.

"Dave Peterson" wrote:

> I've never used =UniqRandInt() but I have used J.E. McGimpsey's version:
> http://www.mcgimpsey.com/excel/udfs/randint.html
>
> You may want to take a look (just for curiosity's sake).
>
> Steved wrote:
> >
> > Hellom from Steved
> >
> > I had False change it to true and now recalculating.
> >
> > {=UniqRandInt(40, False)} now {=UniqRandInt(40, True)}
> >
> > Thankyou.
> >
> > "Steved" wrote:
> >
> > > Thanks very much Dave
> > >
> > > Yes I carried out what you described and yes it created Random Numbers.
> > >
> > > I still have a Issue and that is when pushing F9 it will not recalculate.
> > >
> > > And to Bernd if you get to read this yes I get a double on the same line
> > >
> > > Line 1 No 7, Line 4 No 35, Line 6 No 12, Line 8 No 40, and line 10 12
> > >
> > > As pasted below.
> > >
> > > 26 40 17 12 7 7
> > > 29 22 24 12 13 31
> > > 1 31 33 29 2 17
> > > 35 32 15 39 35 3
> > > 38 15 21 31 3 24
> > > 19 12 25 26 11 12
> > > 34 33 24 40 37 10
> > > 28 40 10 22 5 40
> > > 28 1 24 5 5 32
> > > 12 2 12 16 13 38
> > >
> > > Thanks once again Dave.
> > >
> > > "Dave Peterson" wrote:
> > >
> > > > It sounds like you pasted it under the ThisWorkbook module.
> > > >
> > > > Once you get to the VBE (alt-f11 is nice)
> > > > hit ctrl-r (to see the project explorer)
> > > > find your project
> > > > rightclick on it
> > > > Insert|Module
> > > >
> > > > Paste it there.
> > > >
> > > > (look under the ThisWorkbook module and delete it from there if I guessed
> > > > right.)
> > > >
> > > > Then back to excel and recalculate.
> > > >
> > > > Steved wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Yes
> > > > >
> > > > > top left corner right clicked on excel icon opened it and pasted it.
> > > > >
> > > > > "Dave Peterson" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Did you put it in a general module?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Steved wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Hello Bernd from Steved
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I've put your UDF in VBA and Copied =UniqRandInt(40, false)
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > ok it has #NAME?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > What have I not done right please
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I presume F9 to execute
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Thankyou.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "Bernd Plumhoff" wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Hello,
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > I suggest to insert a VBA module with my UDF function UniqRandInt() (see
> > > > > > > > www.sulprobil.com),
> > > > > > > > then select cells A1:F1 enter
> > > > > > > > =UniqRandInt(40, false)
> > > > > > > > as array formula (CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER)
> > > > > > > > and copy this down to A10:F10.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > I admire elegant worksheet function solutions, but if you like to have a
> > > > > > > > general and robust solution, a thoroughly tested UDF function might be the
> > > > > > > > answer of your choice (don't trust my function, test it!).
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > HTH,
> > > > > > > > Bernd
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Dave Peterson
> > > > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > >
> > > > Dave Peterson
> > > >
>
> --
>
> Dave Peterson
>

[Steved]

Hello Bernd from Steved

I like the i'dea Bernd off your development to VBA
I found this to be quite interesting, I conceed that I'm not a expert in this
field however I will overtime work out a solution using your program,
it is just a matter off I dentifying each row and putting in an argument
to exclude any doubles.

Once again Thankyou.

"Bernd Plumhoff" wrote:

> Hi Dave and Steved,
>
> I got the idea for my function from JE's older version. He adapted his
> algorithm in June similar to mine. What's left is that he could omit the
> check whether nCount =1. Then its just a question of personal taste whether
> one would like to call a function RandInt() or UniqRandint(), whether one
> would like to define the lower and upper border of the numbers or just the
> range and whether the "volatility" of the function should be a parameter.
>
> Steved, I hope you could solve your problem?
>
> Regards,
> Bernd
>
>
>

[Max]

"Steved" wrote:
> ... I get a double on the same line
>.. I will overtime work out a solution using your program,

If I'm not mistaken, you got duplicates on the same line for some lines as
you didn't enter Bernd's UDF as a multi-cell array, re-his advice in his
original response below:

"Bernd Plumhoff" wrote:
> then select cells A1:F1 (< this range selection is important)
> enter: =UniqRandInt(40, false)
> as array formula (CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER)
> and copy this down to A10:F10.

Probably you might have "wrongly" array-entered the UDF into a *single*
cell, say A1, copied it across to F1, then filled A1:F1 down to F10. And
that's why you got a few lines with duplicates within the same line.

Try it again by selecting the range A1:F1 first, then
paste into the *formula bar*: =UniqRandInt(40, FALSE)
and array-enter with CSE

The same formula (with curly braces inserted by Excel):
{=UniqRandInt(40, FALSE)}
will appear in every cell within A1:F1
but each cell will return a different number

Then just select A1:F1 and fill down to say, F10, and there shouldn't be any
more duplicates within the same line (for any one line)

--
Rgds
Max
xl 97
---
Singapore, GMT+8
xdemechanik
http://savefile.com/projects/236895
--

[Myrna Larson]

>true randomness accepts the possibility of duplication

Just to be picky <g>, what about the situation where you are selecting WITHOUT
REPLACEMENT items at random from a group of unique items? The selection can be
totally random here, and there will be no duplicates.

[Steved]

Hello Max from Steved

Yes I followed your instructions and yes their is no doubles

Question Do I have to do this each time meaning why can I not push F9 to
recalculate. At the moment when I push F9 nothing happens.

Thankyou.

"Max" wrote:

> "Steved" wrote:
> > ... I get a double on the same line
> >.. I will overtime work out a solution using your program,
>
> If I'm not mistaken, you got duplicates on the same line for some lines as
> you didn't enter Bernd's UDF as a multi-cell array, re-his advice in his
> original response below:
>
> "Bernd Plumhoff" wrote:
> > then select cells A1:F1 (< this range selection is important)
> > enter: =UniqRandInt(40, false)
> > as array formula (CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER)
> > and copy this down to A10:F10.
>
> Probably you might have "wrongly" array-entered the UDF into a *single*
> cell, say A1, copied it across to F1, then filled A1:F1 down to F10. And
> that's why you got a few lines with duplicates within the same line.
>
> Try it again by selecting the range A1:F1 first, then
> paste into the *formula bar*: =UniqRandInt(40, FALSE)
> and array-enter with CSE
>
> The same formula (with curly braces inserted by Excel):
> {=UniqRandInt(40, FALSE)}
> will appear in every cell within A1:F1
> but each cell will return a different number
>
> Then just select A1:F1 and fill down to say, F10, and there shouldn't be any
> more duplicates within the same line (for any one line)
>
> --
> Rgds
> Max
> xl 97
> ---
> Singapore, GMT+8
> xdemechanik
> http://savefile.com/projects/236895
> --
>
>
>

[Steved]

Hello from Steved


If I highlight the cells A1:F10 edit delete cells and then undo redo it
recalculates

interesting so what have I not done to allow this to recalculate please.

Thankyou.


"Steved" wrote:

> Hello Max from Steved
>
> Yes I followed your instructions and yes their is no doubles
>
> Question Do I have to do this each time meaning why can I not push F9 to
> recalculate. At the moment when I push F9 nothing happens.
>
> Thankyou.
>
> "Max" wrote:
>
> > "Steved" wrote:
> > > ... I get a double on the same line
> > >.. I will overtime work out a solution using your program,
> >
> > If I'm not mistaken, you got duplicates on the same line for some lines as
> > you didn't enter Bernd's UDF as a multi-cell array, re-his advice in his
> > original response below:
> >
> > "Bernd Plumhoff" wrote:
> > > then select cells A1:F1 (< this range selection is important)
> > > enter: =UniqRandInt(40, false)
> > > as array formula (CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER)
> > > and copy this down to A10:F10.
> >
> > Probably you might have "wrongly" array-entered the UDF into a *single*
> > cell, say A1, copied it across to F1, then filled A1:F1 down to F10. And
> > that's why you got a few lines with duplicates within the same line.
> >
> > Try it again by selecting the range A1:F1 first, then
> > paste into the *formula bar*: =UniqRandInt(40, FALSE)
> > and array-enter with CSE
> >
> > The same formula (with curly braces inserted by Excel):
> > {=UniqRandInt(40, FALSE)}
> > will appear in every cell within A1:F1
> > but each cell will return a different number
> >
> > Then just select A1:F1 and fill down to say, F10, and there shouldn't be any
> > more duplicates within the same line (for any one line)
> >
> > --
> > Rgds
> > Max
> > xl 97
> > ---
> > Singapore, GMT+8
> > xdemechanik
> > http://savefile.com/projects/236895
> > --
> >
> >
> >

[Max]

"Steved" wrote
>.. so what have I not done to allow this to recalculate please.

Nothing <g>. Because Bernd's UDF is not volatile, as he had explained
earlier. If you want it to recalc on pressing F9, try using JE's RandInt()
UDF (see link provided by Dave P earlier)
--
Rgds
Max
xl 97
---
Singapore, GMT+8
xdemechanik
http://savefile.com/projects/236895
--

[Steved]

Thankyou Max Understood

I just was'nt thinking

"Max" wrote:

> "Steved" wrote
> >.. so what have I not done to allow this to recalculate please.
>
> Nothing <g>. Because Bernd's UDF is not volatile, as he had explained
> earlier. If you want it to recalc on pressing F9, try using JE's RandInt()
> UDF (see link provided by Dave P earlier)
> --
> Rgds
> Max
> xl 97
> ---
> Singapore, GMT+8
> xdemechanik
> http://savefile.com/projects/236895
> --
>
>
>

[Max]

"RagDyeR" wrote:
> .. Therefore, my hat is off to Harlan if he can accomplish this scenario
> *without* the existence of this 40 column by 10 row array of random
numbers.

Think Harlan did accomplish this a few years back ? <g>
(and in a very concise set-up, too !)
re his response at: http://tinyurl.com/b2oan

Here's an adaptation of Harlan's solution to the
OP's pick 6 out of 40 case

Define* a name: LottoNumbers
referring to: =ROW(INDIRECT("1:40"))
*via Insert > Name > Define

Then in A1 enter the formula:
=INT(1+COUNT(LottoNumbers)*RAND())

In B1, enter the array formula:
=LARGE(IF(COUNTIF($A1:A1,LottoNumbers),0,LottoNumbers),
INT(1+(COUNT(LottoNumbers)-COUNT($A1:A1))*RAND()))

Copy B1 to F1

Select A1:F1, fill down to say, F10

A1:F10 will return 10 sets of 6 numbers (from 1-40)
w/o duplicates in any one set

Press F9 to recalc
--
Rgds
Max
xl 97
---
Singapore, GMT+8
xdemechanik
http://savefile.com/projects/236895
--

[Max]

You're welcome, Steved !

Btw, I've just posted a response to RagDyeR in the other branch
It's an adaptation of a past, concise solution by Harlan to suit your
situation. You might want to check it out as well ..
--
Rgds
Max
xl 97
---
Singapore, GMT+8
xdemechanik
http://savefile.com/projects/236895
--

[Ragdyer]

Do you realize that you have made it necessary for me to now go out and buy
a hat!<g>

--
Regards,

RD

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"Max" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:%[email protected]...
> "RagDyeR" wrote:
>> .. Therefore, my hat is off to Harlan if he can accomplish this scenario
>> *without* the existence of this 40 column by 10 row array of random
> numbers.
>
> Think Harlan did accomplish this a few years back ? <g>
> (and in a very concise set-up, too !)
> re his response at: http://tinyurl.com/b2oan
>
> Here's an adaptation of Harlan's solution to the
> OP's pick 6 out of 40 case
>
> Define* a name: LottoNumbers
> referring to: =ROW(INDIRECT("1:40"))
> *via Insert > Name > Define
>
> Then in A1 enter the formula:
> =INT(1+COUNT(LottoNumbers)*RAND())
>
> In B1, enter the array formula:
> =LARGE(IF(COUNTIF($A1:A1,LottoNumbers),0,LottoNumbers),
> INT(1+(COUNT(LottoNumbers)-COUNT($A1:A1))*RAND()))
>
> Copy B1 to F1
>
> Select A1:F1, fill down to say, F10
>
> A1:F10 will return 10 sets of 6 numbers (from 1-40)
> w/o duplicates in any one set
>
> Press F9 to recalc
> --
> Rgds
> Max
> xl 97
> ---
> Singapore, GMT+8
> xdemechanik
> http://savefile.com/projects/236895
> --
>
>

[Steved]

Hello Max from Steved

Thanks for effort on my issue.

Cheers.

"Max" wrote:

> "RagDyeR" wrote:
> > .. Therefore, my hat is off to Harlan if he can accomplish this scenario
> > *without* the existence of this 40 column by 10 row array of random
> numbers.
>
> Think Harlan did accomplish this a few years back ? <g>
> (and in a very concise set-up, too !)
> re his response at: http://tinyurl.com/b2oan
>
> Here's an adaptation of Harlan's solution to the
> OP's pick 6 out of 40 case
>
> Define* a name: LottoNumbers
> referring to: =ROW(INDIRECT("1:40"))
> *via Insert > Name > Define
>
> Then in A1 enter the formula:
> =INT(1+COUNT(LottoNumbers)*RAND())
>
> In B1, enter the array formula:
> =LARGE(IF(COUNTIF($A1:A1,LottoNumbers),0,LottoNumbers),
> INT(1+(COUNT(LottoNumbers)-COUNT($A1:A1))*RAND()))
>
> Copy B1 to F1
>
> Select A1:F1, fill down to say, F10
>
> A1:F10 will return 10 sets of 6 numbers (from 1-40)
> w/o duplicates in any one set
>
> Press F9 to recalc
> --
> Rgds
> Max
> xl 97
> ---
> Singapore, GMT+8
> xdemechanik
> http://savefile.com/projects/236895
> --
>
>
>

[Max]

"Ragdyer" wrote:
> Do you realize that you have made it necessary
> for me to now go out and buy a hat!<g>

Ah, .. but what better reason can there be ? <g>
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Rgds
Max
xl 97
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xdemechanik
http://savefile.com/projects/236895
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[Max]

> Thanks for effort on my issue ..

Pleasure`, Steved.
You've now got a good number
of options to choose from <g>
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Rgds
Max
xl 97
---
Singapore, GMT+8
xdemechanik
http://savefile.com/projects/236895
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[Steved]

Thankyou Max

I put in =AND(A1:F1) on each line perfect no doubles.

"Max" wrote:

> "RagDyeR" wrote:
> > .. Therefore, my hat is off to Harlan if he can accomplish this scenario
> > *without* the existence of this 40 column by 10 row array of random
> numbers.
>
> Think Harlan did accomplish this a few years back ? <g>
> (and in a very concise set-up, too !)
> re his response at: http://tinyurl.com/b2oan
>
> Here's an adaptation of Harlan's solution to the
> OP's pick 6 out of 40 case
>
> Define* a name: LottoNumbers
> referring to: =ROW(INDIRECT("1:40"))
> *via Insert > Name > Define
>
> Then in A1 enter the formula:
> =INT(1+COUNT(LottoNumbers)*RAND())
>
> In B1, enter the array formula:
> =LARGE(IF(COUNTIF($A1:A1,LottoNumbers),0,LottoNumbers),
> INT(1+(COUNT(LottoNumbers)-COUNT($A1:A1))*RAND()))
>
> Copy B1 to F1
>
> Select A1:F1, fill down to say, F10
>
> A1:F10 will return 10 sets of 6 numbers (from 1-40)
> w/o duplicates in any one set
>
> Press F9 to recalc
> --
> Rgds
> Max
> xl 97
> ---
> Singapore, GMT+8
> xdemechanik
> http://savefile.com/projects/236895
> --
>
>
>

[redchequer]

I cannot follow your Random Numbers
Can you eplease explain to me what entrys go in which cells
Can you also let me know if a profile in this forum

[Steved]

Hello redchequer from Steved

Put a formula in 6 columns by 10 Rows.
Objective is each cell picks a number between 1 to 40.
Secondly on one line only a individual number can appear only once.

I in this exercise chose to do it from A1:F10.

I've been lucky to have the advice from so many.

That is all it is to it redchequer

Hope this helps.


"redchequer" wrote:

>
> I cannot follow your Random Numbers
> Can you eplease explain to me what entrys go in which cells
> Can you also let me know if a profile in this forum
>
>
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[redchequer]

In this reply from Max to Steved re lotto numbers
I am curious to find out how Pressing F9 will recalculate the numbers.

>Here's an adaptation of Harlan's solution to the
> OP's pick 6 out of 40 case
>
> Define* a name: LottoNumbers
> referring to: =ROW(INDIRECT("1:40"))
> *via Insert > Name > Define
>
> Then in A1 enter the formula:
> =INT(1+COUNT(LottoNumbers)*RAND())
>
> In B1, enter the array formula:
> =LARGE(IF(COUNTIF($A1:A1,LottoNumbers),0,LottoNumb ers),
> INT(1+(COUNT(LottoNumbers)-COUNT($A1:A1))*RAND()))
>
> Copy B1 to F1
>
> Select A1:F1, fill down to say, F10
>
> A1:F10 will return 10 sets of 6 numbers (from 1-40)
> w/o duplicates in any one set
>
> Press F9 to recalc> --
> Rgds
> Max

[Max]

"redchequer" wrote:
> .. I am curious to find out how
> Pressing F9 will recalculate the numbers.

Harlan's formula uses RAND() which returns a new random number every time
the worksheet is calculated. Pressing F9 is a short-cut keystroke which
will (from Excel's help) calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks.
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Rgds
Max
xl 97
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Singapore, GMT+8
xdemechanik
http://savefile.com/projects/236895
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[RagDyeR]

And of course, there is also:

<Shift> <F9>

Which *only* calculates the active (in focus) sheet.
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"redchequer" wrote:
> .. I am curious to find out how
> Pressing F9 will recalculate the numbers.

Harlan's formula uses RAND() which returns a new random number every time
the worksheet is calculated. Pressing F9 is a short-cut keystroke which
will (from Excel's help) calculate all worksheets in all open workbooks.
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Rgds
Max
xl 97
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Singapore, GMT+8
xdemechanik
http://savefile.com/projects/236895
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