fn:random-number-generator
Returns a random number generator, which can be used to generate sequences of random numbers.
random-number-generator() ➔ map(xs:string, item())
There are no arguments | |||
Result | map(xs:string, item()) | ||
random-number-generator($seed as xs:anyAtomicType?) ➔ map(xs:string, item())
Arguments | |||
| $seed | xs:anyAtomicType? | The supplied seed |
Result | map(xs:string, item()) | ||
Namespace
http://www.w3.org/2005/xpath-functions
Links to W3C specifications
XPath 3.1 Functions and Operators
Saxon availability
Available in XPath 3.1, XSLT 3.0, and XQuery 3.1. From Saxon 10, available in all editions. Implemented in Saxon-PE and Saxon-EE since Saxon 9.7.
Notes on the Saxon implementation
Available in Saxon-HE since 10; in Saxon-PE/EE since 9.7.