how to use random.range to switch switch facing of a rigidbody between z+,- and x+,-

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wondering how to use random.Range , to switch the facing of an object between z+ or - and x+ or - . i know that i will also have to use Vector3. i know i will also have to use addtorque as the object i want to apply this translation to is a rigid body. so any input you guys could give me would be amazing, as i just cant get my head around this, thank you in advance!
The context in which i wish to use this script , is a cube primitive, which if clicked, will randomly face a different direction . it already has a force applied in the forward axis (z+)

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If you want it to just be directly along one of the axes, you’d pick a random number (from four) and use that to determine which direction:

var dir : int = Random.Range(0,4);
var tx : Transform = cube.transform;

switch( dir ) {
 case 0: tx.forward = Vector3.right;   break;
 case 1: tx.forward =-Vector3.right;   break;
 case 2: tx.forward = Vector3.forward; break;
 case 3: tx.forward =-Vector3.forward; break;
}

If you want any facing at all along the X/Z plane:

var newDir : Vector3 = Random.insideUnitSphere;
newDir.y = 0;
cube.transform.forward = newDir;
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this ended up working perfectly, cheers :smiley: