W3LuaEnv

W3LuaEnv is a free tool for Warcraft III modders that enables seamless Lua scripting within the World Editor. It allows you to apply script updates instantly without restarting the editor, making your workflow smooth and efficient.

Features

• 🔄 Instant Script Updates – Press F9 in the Trigger Editor to load changes immediately.
• 🧩 Modular Code Support – Organize your scripts into multiple files for better maintainability.
• 🚀 Seamless World Editor Integration – No need to restart or use complex workarounds.
• ⚡ Lightweight & Fast – Minimal setup with real-time script injection.

Installation

1. Download W3LuaEnv.
2. Extract the files and run W3LuaEnv.exe.

Usage

1. Open World Editor and set the Script Language to Lua.
2. Change the map name in Scenario → Map Description to avoid conflicts when pressing F9.
3. Click [Select main script] in W3LuaEnv and choose your Lua script file. The selected script will be the entry point of your application. The folder containing this script will be set as the project directory, allowing you to organize additional modules within this directory and its subdirectories, using require to manage dependencies.
4. Minimize W3LuaEnv and start coding!
5. Open the Trigger Editor, select your map, and focus on the "Custom Script Code" box.
6. Press F9 – your Lua code will be injected and the map will run instantly.

Contact

For questions or feedback, contact: mail@tecnobillo.com