Here is my problem: I want the < object to compare two random numbers as they are coming in and perform a certain operation if < outputs 1. My problem is that < is storing the number so that the first number is being compared with the last (stored) second number. Where am I going wrong?

Here is my problem: I want the < object to compare two random numbers as they are coming in and perform a certain operation if < outputs 1.  My problem is that < is storing the number so that the first number is being compared with the last (stored) second number.  Where am I going wrong?

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First off, I'd suggest learning about the [trigger] object. You can 

use it (should use it!) wherever you are sending data to more than 

one destination at a time from a single outlet in order to force the 

order of which object gets its data in what order. It will always 

save you from 'hoping' that right-to-left and bottom-to-top priority 

will happen the way you expect it to/think it should.

On Mar 11, 2008, at 8:07 AM, Jay Bodley wrote:

> Here is my problem: I want the < object to compare two random 

> numbers as they are coming in and perform a certain operation if < 

> outputs 1. My problem is that < is storing the number so that the 

> first number is being compared with the last (stored) second 

First off, I'd suggest learning about the [trigger] object. You can  
use it (should use it!) wherever you are sending data to more than  
one destination at a time from a single outlet in order to force the  
order of which object gets its data in what order. It will always  
save you from 'hoping' that right-to-left and bottom-to-top priority  
will happen the way you expect it to/think it should.

>
> Hello all,
>
> Here is my problem: I want the < object to compare two random  
> numbers as they are coming in and perform a certain operation if <  
> outputs 1.  My problem is that < is storing the number so that the  
> first number is being compared with the last (stored) second  
> number.  Where am I going wrong?
>
>

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Quote: laotze wrote on Tue, 11 March 2008 07:07

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> My problem is that < is storing the number so that the first number is being compared with the last (stored) second number. 

This is exactly how the < object is supposed to work. What you need to do is make sure the second number arrives in

For this case, hook up your metro to a [trigger b b] object. The right (first) bang from trigger should go to the random object that will end up at the < right inlets first.

Quote: laotze wrote on Tue, 11 March 2008 07:07
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> My problem is that < is storing the number so that the first number is being compared with the last (stored) second number.  
>

This is exactly how the < object is supposed to work. What you need to do is make sure the second number arrives in 

I usually use [if] for comparison, because it allows more flexibility than just output 1 or 0.

Here it's used to directly output a bang if the first value is smaller than the second one.

When I discovered [t b i], I used it everywhere. 

I usually use [if] for comparison, because it allows more flexibility than just output 1 or 0.
Here it's used to directly output a bang if the first value is smaller than the second one.

When I discovered [t b i], I used it everywhere. 
It's very useful.

> Here is my problem: I want the < object to compare two random numbers

> as they are coming in and perform a certain operation if < outputs 1.

> My problem is that < is storing the number so that the first number

> is being compared with the last (stored) second number. Where am I

As nobody pointed to some other "Where am I going wrong" of your patch 

(though all answers had been useful and correct...):

delay (or del) does not delay a number it will output a bang!.

Your [del 5] in the one subpatcher will just compare with 0 always...

Another point is, if you bang a delay faster than its delay time it will 

Attach a print to your two numbers, and watch the Max window...

Now move the [random 3000] way to the right, more right than the right 

Jay Bodley schrieb:
> Here is my problem: I want the < object to compare two random numbers
> as they are coming in and perform a certain operation if < outputs 1.
> My problem is that < is storing the number so that the first number
> is being compared with the last (stored) second number.  Where am I
> going wrong?

As nobody pointed to some other "Where am I going wrong" of your patch 
(though all answers had been useful and correct...):
delay (or del) does not delay a number it will output a bang!.
Your [del 5] in the one subpatcher will just compare with 0 always...
Another point is, if you bang a delay faster than its delay time it will 
overwrite its first bangs...

How to find out how the order is?
Attach a print to your two numbers, and watch the Max window...
Now move the [random 3000] way to the right, more right than the right 
number box...
But better use a [t i i i]...

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