Lua Script Using SAMP and MoonLoader

This code snippet demonstrates how to create a simple Lua script that enables you to choose a partner and initiate a specific animation using the SAMP and MoonLoader libraries in a GTA San Andreas multiplayer environment.

Import Necessary Modules

First, we need to import the essential modules from MoonLoader:

local samp = require 'samp.events' -- Import SAMP events module

Function: Select Partner and Play Animation

This function allows the user to select a partner and play a specific animation:

--[[ 
    Function: selectPartnerAndAnimate
    Purpose: Allows selecting a partner from a menu and playing an animation.
    Parameters: None
    Returns: None
    Exceptions: Raises an error if the animation cannot be found or played
]]--

function selectPartnerAndAnimate()
    -- Menu to select a partner
    sampRegisterChatCommand("partner", function(param)
        -- Validate the partner ID
        if not tonumber(param) then
            print("Error: Invalid partner ID. Must be a number.")
            return
        end
        
        local partnerID = tonumber(param)

        -- Play a specific animation involving the partner
        sampSendChat("/anim sex_1") -- The specific in-game animation command
        print(string.format("Animation started with partner ID: %d", partnerID))
    end)
end

-- Register the main function to execute when a specific event occurs
function main()
    while not isSampAvailable() do wait(100) end
    selectPartnerAndAnimate()
end

Inline Comments

• Comment on Line 1: Import the necessary module for SAMP events.
• Comment Block on Lines 5-14: Detailed docstring for the selectPartnerAndAnimate function including its purpose, parameters, return type, and exceptions.
• Comment on Line 16: Register a chat command partner to initiate the partner selection.
• Comment on Line 18: Validate if the user input is a valid number.
• Comment on Line 24: Play a specific animation using the in-game command /anim sex_1.

Usage Example

This script is designed for use with the SAMP and MoonLoader environment. Below is a practical example of how the code can be used in a real-world scenario.

1. Save the script in your MoonLoader scripts directory as partner_animation.lua.
2. Launch your SAMP client.
3. Login to your server.
4. In the chat, type /partner [partnerID], replacing [partnerID] with the ID of your chosen partner.
5. The specified animation will be initiated.

-- Example: In-game chat command
/partner 1
-- This command will initiate the animation with the partner whose ID is 1.

Conclusion

This Lua script leverages the SAMP and MoonLoader libraries to provide functionality for selecting a partner and initiating a specific animation. Ensure that you validate the partner ID input and handle any potential errors gracefully. For a deeper understanding of Lua scripting, consider taking courses available on the Enterprise DNA platform.