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    Question VBA For / Do While Loop

    Hey all,

    I've created a macro that will generate 3 random numbers from column A into column C.

    However, I would like add a condition(s) to make sure that these 3 random numbers are not in Column B and have no been selected previously. If either of these conditioons are met, then a new random number is to be chosen.

    I'm sure there is a 'Do While' loop of some sort, but can't get it working. My (current) working code is below and as attached.

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    Re: VBA For / Do While Loop

    This code should work:
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    Note, however, that your RandomNum will never equal 1 or the last cell (i.e. it ranges from 2 to 23 in your example, never 1 or 24). Was that intentional? If not, just change your equation.
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    Re: VBA For / Do While Loop

    Perfect exactly what I was trying to do. I wasn't intending to have the range between 2 and 23. Where abouts in the equation I'm I modifying?

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    Re: VBA For / Do While Loop

    To get a random integer between 1 and x use:
    Int(x*Rnd)+1

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    Re: VBA For / Do While Loop

    Formula: copy to clipboard
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    That easy?

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    Re: VBA For / Do While Loop

    @DHHM & @Pauley

    I test the code provide by Pauley & found an error.

    To test the code I copy first ten numbers from column A to column B.
    In column C I used
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    I have attached image file, plz check the yellow color cell is common in all three columns.

    Let me know if I am missing anything.

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    Re: VBA For / Do While Loop

    thats cause he only checks the first 3 rows for a duplicate

    change the Red number to fit your needs and the could should work perfectly
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    Re: VBA For / Do While Loop

    Quote Originally Posted by LordLoki View Post
    thats cause he only checks the first 3 rows for a duplicate

    change the Red number to fit your needs and the could should work perfectly
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    Thanks Loki

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    Re: VBA For / Do While Loop

    Thanks all.

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