random Ring -- random element of a ring

random Ring -- random element of a ring

Synopsis:

Usage: r = random R

Function: random -- get a random element

Input:

R, an instance of class Ring.

Output:

r, an instance of class RingElement: a random element of the ring R

Note: not implemented yet for RR, CC, and polynomial rings.

See also:

setRandomSeed -- set starting point for random number generator

Code:

     -- ../../../Macaulay2/m2/enginering.m2:690-693
     random Ring := RingElement => (R) -> (
          if R.?random then R.random()
          else error "no method found for item of class Ring"
          )