How do I select a random value from an enumeration?

Question

Given an arbitrary enumeration in C#, how do I select a random value?

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Answer 1

Call Enum.GetValues; this returns an array that represents all possible values for your enum. Pick a random item from this array. Cast that item back to the original enum type.