The Lua Scripting category provides
actions used to execute a Lua script. Lua is a scripting
language that is supported by the runtime as a means to
perform custom functions that would not be possible with
the standard provided trigger actions.
The Lua scripting language can be used to:
- Create Lua functions to be executed from a trigger action.
- Create Lua functions in a text file to be executed from a trigger action.
- Create a new trigger action to become available to triggers in the same manner as the standard provided actions.
Information available from the Lua Scripting category pages assumes that you are familiar with the Lua language and syntax, and that you have reviewed the information on Extending the system using Lua scripting.
In addition to the provided actions, custom Lua actions that have been defined and added to the node will also be listed under the Lua Scripting category. The Lua Scripting category provides these actions: