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ajithman
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June 17, 2009
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Random Time Generation between a Time period in ColdFusion

  • June 17, 2009
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Hi,

     I want to generate random time between a certain time period using coldfusion .For example between 1 AM and 4 AM i want to generate random time such as 1:12 AM, 2:30 AM and so on. Please help me to know how i should go about this issue. Thanks.

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    Correct answer Dileep_NR

    Hi,

            Please try this

    http://livedocs.adobe.com/coldfusion/6/CFML_Reference/functions-pt261.htm

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    mack_
    Participating Frequently
    June 17, 2009

    I would use DateDiff to get the difference in minutes between the 2

    dates, then use RandRange to get a random number of minutes between 1

    and the previously calculated number of minutes and then add that

    number of minutes to the first date with DateAdd.

    Mack

    Dileep_NR
    Dileep_NRCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    June 17, 2009

    Hi,

            Please try this

    http://livedocs.adobe.com/coldfusion/6/CFML_Reference/functions-pt261.htm

    ajithman
    ajithmanAuthor
    Inspiring
    June 18, 2009

    Great..Thanks..

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