Difference between revisions of "Loadstring"
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(function) = loadstring(string,chunkname) | (function) = loadstring(string,chunkname) | ||
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| − | '''string''': (string) string to load and compile | + | === Parameters === |
| + | '''string''': (string) string to load and compile <br/> | ||
'''chunkname''': (string) is used as the chunk name for error messages and debug information. '''optional'''<br/> | '''chunkname''': (string) is used as the chunk name for error messages and debug information. '''optional'''<br/> | ||
| + | === Return values === | ||
'''Returns''' (function) compiled chunk as a function; otherwise, returns nil<br/> | '''Returns''' (function) compiled chunk as a function; otherwise, returns nil<br/> | ||
Revision as of 11:40, 23 August 2018
Available since: Gideros 2011.6
Description
Gets the chunk from the given string. To load and run a given string, use the idiom
`assert(loadstring(s))()`
Chunkname is used as the chunk name for error messages and debug information. When absent, chunkname defaults to the given string.
(function) = loadstring(string,chunkname)
Parameters
string: (string) string to load and compile
chunkname: (string) is used as the chunk name for error messages and debug information. optional
Return values
Returns (function) compiled chunk as a function; otherwise, returns nil
