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[Arc]

I use GM8 Pro

Hello, I use the following code to generate a whole number between, and including, 0 to 500000. I store this random number in a variable named, tempNum. My question is this, how can I format the number that is stored in tempNum to have commas so it is easier to read? example: from 123729 to 123,729 Please help? Thanks!

tempNum = irandom_range(0,500000);

Thanks!

Edited by Arc, 13 April 2011 - 07:56 AM.

[Dangerous_Dave]

Just whipped up this code.

var temp, i;
temp = string(argument0);
for (i=0; i< string_length(temp) div 4; i+=1)
{
  temp = string_insert(",",temp,string_length(temp)-4*i-2);
}    
return temp;

Put it in a script called, say, format_commas. Then to use it, draw_string(x,y,format_commas(tempNum));

Edited by Dangerous_Dave, 13 April 2011 - 08:00 AM.

[Arc]

Thanks, works perfectly!

[Dangerous_Dave]

No problem, happy to help