Lottery Number Programming

Reply #21

RJOh — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:26:18 GMT

I'll have to re-evaluate LB. I tried the trial version and tried to convert some of my GWBasic programs to LB since it looked like it might be easier to learn than Visual Basic when I used the tutorial that came with it. I used a lot of inkey$ statements rather than input when only one character is needed in my programs and couldn't find inkey$ in the LB command list.

Reply #20

sfilippo — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:48:13 GMT

LB has Inkey

Reply #19

RJOh — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:07:18 GMT

For those languages that don't have the MOD function, you can use the ABS function (absolute value). If the number divided by 2 is the same as the ABS of the number divided by 2 then it is even.

Some time, languages with similar names don't have the same functions, for example Liberty Basic doesn't have INKEY$ which all basics by Microsoft have, so when trying to covert MS Basic program to Liberty Basic similar routines have to be written differently.

Reply #18

slotplayer — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 06:38:22 GMT

Programming languages have a built in MOD function. Mod returns the remainder when dividing two numbers. Simply divide the number by 2 and if the result (MOD) is zero the number is even, otherwise it's odd.

Reply #17

slotplayer — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 06:20:46 GMT

You could also do that with just Javascript or a combination of Javascript and HTML. Plus you'd get the added benefit of it running in any browser.

Reply #16

time*treat — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:52:19 GMT

Between the math pick5 forums, there are a few examples of such code. You can also search for the word 'loop

Reply #15

RJOh — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:42:19 GMT

A simple loop to pick 5 random numbers between 1 and the largest number in the pool will product a combination of five regardless of the language you're using. However if you want to check the combination for odd and even numbers and other conditions, you're going to need a more involved routine. First you need to define all the parameters that the combination must meet to be acceptable such as the number of odd and even numbers, the total sum, the number of times it has matched previous winners... [ More ]

Reply #14

GASMETERGUY — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:52:11 GMT

First, I would need to know what common parameters ( or traits )you want these five numbers to possess.

Second, do you have a copy of Excel?

If you go to my blog and read VBA Lesson 1 I show you how to write a simple, straightforward, VBA Excel program to generate every possible number set possible in a 5/39 game. I say simple because I am very simple minded (and my wife will agree).

Soon we will be parsing all these number sets to record only those that fit a certain pattern, like bina... [ More ]

Reply #13

newguy07 — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:26:28 GMT

can anyone can show me a sample of coding that will group let's say 5 numbers combination together , ( c++ , visual basic , visual c++ etc ) thx , i'll be waiting for any replies thx once again .

Reply #12

user044 — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:55:06 GMT

Your Very Welcome Dead Aim. Anything I can do to help.

Reply #11

user044 — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:44:52 GMT

Dunno if they can use the same compiler but the syntax (language) is different and as I said my opinion is Basic the simpler of the two. Perhaps if C++ is where you started might be thats where you should stay. There is also a Visual C++ Express edition available - another freebie and it should be linked from the original page I gave you for Visual Basic.

Visual C++ Express Edition Here: http://www.microsoft.com/express/vc/Default.aspx

Reply #10

newguy07 — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:35:13 GMT

i studied C++ in college while back and i remember that we use visual basic to compile our project

Reply #9

user044 — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:24:19 GMT

No their two entirely differently programming languages. Visual Basic is the simpler of the two and in my opinion C++ the most powerful. But Visual Basic can be used to build just about any application you can think of. If your new at the programming concept Visual Basic is a good place to get started. Just grab one of the two and stick with it - till you get the jest of it and then go from there. I tried to learn both at once and wound up totally confused and finally gave up. Visual Basic... [ More ]

Reply #8

newguy07 — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:10:30 GMT

jst a question , is visual basic and visual c++ is the same

Reply #7

Dead_Aim — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 01:23:40 GMT

Thank you for the link user044. Very helpful.

Reply #6

user044 — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:46:55 GMT

Liberty Basic has a trial version available I think? Also Microsoft Gives away an express edition of their Visual Basic to help you start learning

Here: http://www.microsoft.com/express/vb/Default.aspx

Just do a Google for tutorials on whichever language you decide like

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en q=Visual+Basic+Express+Edition+Tutorials btnG=Search

and the world of programming is yours. Probably going to need a High Speed... [ More ]

Reply #5

newguy07 — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:13:14 GMT

i am trying to do the samething , so can anyone point me to the right direction thx pls

Reply #4

RJOh — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:51:20 GMT

I've done something similar using GWBasic which is an old DOS language that runs in the command window of Windows or using the command prompt. I assign letters to the combinations and letters to the combination definitions and compare these strings to eliminate the ones that are not within the acceptable parameters. With knowledge of how to create a string from the combination, you can make a string of E's and O's for the even/odd evaluation also.

If you understand the language you're usin... [ More ]

Reply #3

newguy07 — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:36:19 GMT

hi , sfilippo , i working on the samething as well so do you think that visual basic is a good place to start and also can tell me where i can find some simple programing that can help me start , i'm working on pick 3 , any help will be gladly appreciated , thx

Reply #2

GASMETERGUY — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:43:14 GMT

Do you have a copy of Excel? If so, then VBA might be your best choice for a programming language.

If not, then learn BASIC. Liberty basic would be a good choice.

Reply #1

sfilippo — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:29:10 GMT

I use Liberty BASIC <search term< and Just BASIC which is the free and simplified version.

Lottery Number Programming

bootleg233 — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:02:27 GMT

Ok all you programmers out there I have a question what is the easiest programming that is used for lottery numbers? Or exactly I want to program a system that can pick lottery numbers from a range of say 1-35, or 1-39, or 1-49 etc. Then break that down into sections of say 1-13, or 25-35 etc. Then be able to tell it how many I want from each section as I want 1 from 1-13, then I want 2 from 25-35 and so forth. Then yes I know not asking for much huh lol, I would like to be able to tell it to pi... [ More ]