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* mod is identical to [[a % b]]
* mod is identical to [[a % b]]
You can use mod to round a decimal number down to the nearest whole number. For example: If you wanted to use the command random to generate a whole number between 0 and 5, you could put this in a script:  
You can use mod to round a decimal number down to the nearest whole number. For example: If you wanted to use the command random to generate a whole number between 0 and 5, you could put this in a script:  
<code>_rand = random 6;
<sqf>_rand = random 6;
_num = _rand - (_rand mod 1);</code>
_num = _rand - (_rand mod 1);</sqf>
In A1, the new commands [[round]], [[floor]] or [[ceil]] would be the easier way to round.
In A1, the new commands [[round]], [[floor]] or [[ceil]] would be the easier way to round.
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Revision as of 11:57, 13 May 2022

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Description

Description:
Remainder of a divided by b.
Alias:
a % b
Groups:
Math

Syntax

Syntax:
a mod b
Parameters:
a: Number
b: Number
Return Value:
Number

Examples

Example 1:
_remaining = 5 mod 2; // returns 1, as 5 divided by 2 is 2 × 2 + 1

Additional Information

See also:
Math CommandsOperatorsa % b

Notes

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Posted on 01:34, 16 April 2006
Hoz
  • Remainder is calculated in real domain.
  • mod is identical to a % b
You can use mod to round a decimal number down to the nearest whole number. For example: If you wanted to use the command random to generate a whole number between 0 and 5, you could put this in a script:
_rand = random 6; _num = _rand - (_rand mod 1);
In A1, the new commands round, floor or ceil would be the easier way to round.