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Lyeeroy

08-02-20 06:39 AM

How to trigger functions in game

Hi, have simple question..

Have a code with functions like this:

Lua Code:

local version = 0.8
 
print("func " .. version .. " loaded")
 
function func_OnEvent(self, event)
    --some code
end
 
function MsgTop(string)
    --some code
end
 
function MsgChat(string)
    --some code
end

How do I call _OnEvent in game? I cant get it. Is this via XML? Or should I just call it on top of the code by:

Lua Code:

func_OnEvent()

It seems weird.

Rilgamon

08-02-20 06:45 AM

xml is not a programming language. It just describes your frames.
You dont need xml for an addon.

Addons register for events that should trigger functions. Or you can trigger a timed event.
Take a look at SetScript and
RegisterEvent.

Edit: Keep in mind that functions should be local, too.

Lyeeroy

08-02-20 06:50 AM

I saw XML file with:

Code:

                <Scripts>

                        <OnLoad> _OnLoad(); </OnLoad>

                        <OnEvent> _OnEvent(); </OnEvent>

                        <OnUpdate> _OnUpdate(); </OnUpdate>

                </Scripts>

So I thought with these you gotta call them.

That makes more sense now. Thank you

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