One thing I've wanted to do is add a new command to Sandbox+ that prompts the user for a Lua command, and then executes it. It is possible to execute code from a string in Lua using loadstring("code here")(), but the problem is actually getting the string from the user. I tried calling the routine used for naming outfits and entering cheats, but it didn't work. I assume the proper functions cannot be called from sr3_city.lua. I read somewhere (I think it was a developer's post) that the Lua filesystem functions were removed to save memory, so loading a string from a file (or a whole script, for that matter) is out. Is there any way to get arbitrary string input from a source that doesn't require restarting the game with each new input?
Is there any way to get string input from the user from within sr3_city.lua?
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[V] Ralnad
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I wouldn't count on it. Maybe Matt can answer more confidently.
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[V] tulip.sniper
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I can't think of a good way to get a user entered string from the gameplay Lua state. 
I'm adding a note to my list of bugs/features to add a hook for this. Hopefully we can get this added in an upcoming patch for you.
I'm adding a note to my list of bugs/features to add a hook for this. Hopefully we can get this added in an upcoming patch for you.
I can't think of a good way to get a user entered string from the gameplay Lua state.
I'm adding a note to my list of bugs/features to add a hook for this. Hopefully we can get this added in an upcoming patch for you.
Cool, that would be awesome. Thanks!