Using rand() to assign enum

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Using rand() to assign enum

Using rand() to assign enum

Ok so I have a couple enums right now, and I need a way to randomly assign one of a few different options to an object. Can I just use rand() to assign this, since enums are really just an int value?

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enum color {White = 0, Brown, Black};
color = rand()%3;

Not sure if this works, or if there is a better way

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LB (13399)

Well, sort of.

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enum Color {Red, Green, Blue};
Color color = Color(rand()%3);

You have to cast.

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ResidentBiscuit (4459)

Great! That worked, thanks :D

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