How to use slash commands

[Xíry]

Hey guys!

I just started to learn the basics of lua programming. As the second step after "hello world" I wanted to comminicate with my addon. I though the slash commands would be the easiest way. Since my code didn't work I just copy pasted several sample codes that also didn't work. I'm just getting the response: Type "/help" for a listing of a few commands.

Here is a sample from wowpedia, that also didn't work:

SLASH_HELLOWORLD1, SLASH_HELLOWORLD2 = '/hiw', '/hellow';
local function handler(msg, editBox)
    if msg == 'bye' then
        print('Goodbye, World!')
    else
        print("Hello, World!")
    end
end
SlashCmdList["HELLOWORLD"] = handler; -- Also a valid assignment strategy

What is the problem? My only guess is that could be an out of date method and I'm on a wrong way.

Thanks in advance!
Xíry

[Sjak]

Originally Posted by Xíry Hey guys! I just started to learn the basics of lua programming. As the second step after "hello world" I wanted to comminicate with my addon. I though the slash commands would be the easiest way. Since my code didn't work I just copy pasted several sample codes that also didn't work. I'm just getting the response: Type "/help" for a listing of a few commands. Here is a sample from wowpedia, that also didn't work: SLASH_HELLOWORLD1, SLASH_HELLOWORLD2 = '/hiw', '/hellow'; local function handler(msg, editBox) if msg == 'bye' then print('Goodbye, World!') else print("Hello, World!") end end SlashCmdList["HELLOWORLD"] = handler; -- Also a valid assignment strategy What is the problem? My only guess is that could be an out of date method and I'm on a wrong way. Thanks in advance! Xíry

Are you sure your addon is actually being loaded by the game? The code you posted works fine for me. Try putting a print statement at the top of your lua file and see if anything is actually printed in game.

[Xíry]

Thank you for your fast reply. It was my really noobish fault. I forgot to load the lua file in the toc file... I'd delete that thread if i could...

[Sjak]

Originally Posted by Xíry Thank you for your fast reply. It was my really noobish fault. I forgot to load the lua file in the toc file... I'd delete that thread if i could...

Haha, I'm sure everyone's done similar things before :P. It's often the simplest things that you overlook when something doesn't work.

[Duugu]

Originally Posted by Sjak Haha, I'm sure everyone's done similar things before :P.

Here! Guilty. My second step after "hello world" was exactly the same fail. ;D

[Xíry]

Wow, seems like there's such a great community. I was sure that I'll get a cold shower.