v1.0.2

Code cleanup, better error handling

v1.0.1

Fixes SM-DLL-Injector compatibility by updating CarbonLib.

v1.0.0

SM-LoadString

This mod extends the SM Lua API to allow you to run Lua code from a string in UGC/env

Manual Installation

This is for if you are downloading this dll and injecting it manually, otherwise use something like Carbon Launcher.

• Go to releases and download the latest .dll file.
• Open a tool like Process Hacker/System Informer and find the process of Scrap Mechanic.
• Inject the .dll file as a module into the process.

You can also use a tool like SM-DLL-Injector maintained by QuestionableM and will let you simply inject any DLL files in a folder called DllModules, you could use this project and put the .dll file in the folder and it will automatically inject it for you.

Usage

This mod is for developers and modders, it allows you to run Lua code from a string in UGC/env. This is useful for many things, such as:

• Making a computers mod that runs Lua from an in game GUI.
• Allowing users to run Lua code from a string in any UGC/env.

Here's an example of how you can use this mod:

local code = [[
  print("Hello, World!")
]]

local func, err = loadstring(code, _G) -- An env must always be passed, _G is the global env for the game
if err then
  print("Error: " .. err)
else
  print(func() or "No return value")
end

There is also the opportunity to use your own env, here's an example of how you can do that:

local env = {
    print = print,
    a = 5
}

local code = [[
    print(a)
    a = a + 5
]]

function runCode()
    local func, err = loadstring(code, env)
    if err then
        print("Error: " .. err)
    else
        print(func() or "No return value")
    end
end

runCode()
runCode()
runCode()

-- Output:
-- 5
-- 10
-- 15

Thanks

Thanks to crackx02 and QuestionableM for pointing out any sandbox escapes allowing the mod to be more secure.