Create a plugin that writes to a script's source

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#1

Basically, i’am currently making a random-like plugin(Cannot tell you because its super secret and you would laugh at me), the issue is that, i want to insert an script, with an certain code, but here are some things that don’t let me do it:

I cannot put the script with the code i want, in the script that makes the plugin, because “script” is an nil value.

When i try creating an actual script, i would need to change the Source propertie of the script: Here is what i sort of tried:

local Code = [[ Code ]]

local newScript = Instance.new("Script")
newScript.Parent = workspace
newScript.Source = Code -- This part would error, because the "Code", has an Code which contains "script.Parent", and it clearly gave an error.

I have no actual ideas on how to do this now…

Also, sorry if this is really bad explained.

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#2

I believe that Script.Source cannot be called in a script, only in the command bar and console. If you do, it will error.

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#4

Should i say what plugin i’am trying to make?

#5

Did you first save the script you’re using as a local plugin?

#6

Yes, i did, and i actually “learned” how to make plugins using that page.

Also:

#7

Nice! You’ll also need to have it connected to the event of some plugin instance.

Two examples are

  • triggered event on pluginAction instance created by :CreatePluginAction()
  • clicked event from PluginToolbarButton instance
#8

.Source should be in a string, if there’s string inside the code, consider using services like github, or, do a string escape.

#9

Ok, i will actually tell what i want to achieve:

I, want to make an actual qPerfectionWeld inserter.

#10

Anything to say? [30 charsssssss]

#11 
local selectedObjects = Selection:Get()
		local parent = game:GetService("Workspace") --makes default parent workspace 
		if #selectedObjects > 0 then --if they select somewhere parent sets to that
			parent = selectedObjects[1] --sets parent to slected
		end
		newScript.Source = "your script..." --put your script here
		newScript.Parent = parent --sets script parent to above
		CHS:SetWaypoint("NewScript") --sets a waypoint so if you ctr z it works

Hope this helps! even if it is 3 years later maybe it can help someone else

#12

The script is incomplete. If someone is in fact looking for a way to do this (since I doubt it), it is as simple as writing a normal script.

local myNewScript: Script = Instance.new("Script");
myNewScript.Source = [[print("Hello World")]];
myNewScript.Name = "Created by Plugin";
myNewScript.Parent = workspace;

This will run every time the plugin is loaded, meaning every time you open a game inside of Studio, a new script will be created. One should always invoke some functionality per the user’s input, such as through PluginToolbarButtons.

One difference between code that runs in-game and code that runs inside Studio is that they have different permissions. Only the command bar and plugin scripts can read/write the Script.Source property, since it is marked as a Plugin Security member (see here).

Anyway, please understand that 3-years ago me had an English problem.

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#13

yes i forgot to include a ed and adding the new script but if you want the selection then you should use above.

#14

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