PRB: Same Seed for Randomize Does Not Repeat Previous Sequence

MORE INFORMATION

The Randomize function uses the number specified as its parameter to initialize the Rnd function's random-number generator, giving it a new seed value. This implies that if Randomize is called with the same seed number, it should reinitalize Rnd, so that subsequent calls will generate the same pattern of numbers.

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

1. Start a new project in Visual Basic. Form1 is created by default.
2. Add the following code to the Form1_Click event procedure:

      For m = 1 To 3
         'Rnd(-1)
         Randomize 100
         For n = 1 To 5
            Debug.Print Str$(m) & "." & Str$(n) & ":"; Rnd
         Next
      Next
   						

3. Press the F5 key to run the program. Click Form1. The Debug Window should display three different sets of numbers for each value of the variable m.
4. Turn the 'Rnd(-1) commented line into an executed line, and rerun the program. The Debug window now displays the same set of numbers for each value of the variable m.