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Dicken
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Crate Non volatile random list


Hello,
  Is there a way to create a fixed random list of numbers;   so example ; 

                 List.Transform( List.Repeat({1} ,20 ) , (x)=>
                                     Number.Round( Number.RandomBetween(1,20 ),0))

  that will not change when refreshed, other thant loading to excel copy past values re load? which means I may as well have just done it in excel. 

Richard

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adudani
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Hi @Dicken ,

 

If you specify a random seed, the List.Random numbers generated should be the same regardless of refresh.

 

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Avinash

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adudani
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Hi @Dicken ,

 

If you specify a random seed, the List.Random numbers generated should be the same regardless of refresh.

 

let me know if I understood the query

Did I answer your question? Mark my post as a solution, this will help others!
If my response(s) assisted you in any way, don't forget to drop me a Kudos 🙂
Kind Regards,
Avinash
Dicken
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As I understand List.Random generates a list of numbers between 0 and 1 , 
I want say whole numbers between 1 and 100 , or whatever, so in excel randaray; 
=RANDARRAY(20,1,1,100,TRUE)  , copy, paste values. 
Richad. 

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