Random Number Logic

[Third_Degree]

I'm having a problem generating a list of unique random numbers. I am trying to populate an array with random numbers and no repeats, but the only way i can figure to do this is generate a single number and check if it's in the array already, then insert it if it is, and create a new random number, and redo the check, which could lead to infinite loops. Is there a more efficient way to do this.

 

BOTTOM LINE:I need a list of unique random numbers...

[jonsjava]

example solution:

<?php
$rand = array();
$count = 1;
while ($count < 1001){
$rand[] = $count;
$count++;
}
shuffle($rand);
print_r($rand);
?>

[mbeals]

could also just do

 

<?php

$rand = (range(1, 200);
shuffle($rand);
?>

[Third_Degree]

Thank you very much jonsjava.

 

and mbeals...

[jonsjava]

could also just do

 

<?php

$rand = (range(1, 200);
shuffle($rand);
?>

why do I always forget range? I hardly have a need for it, I guess. Thanks for the reminder!