How do i add and use NLua within my vs solution?

Question

I am trying to create a database written in Lua that is separate from my methods that are written in c#. The answer I have found so far on how I can run Lua from c# has been "NLua" ( https://github.com/NLua/NLua ) but I have no idea where to start on integrating it into my project so that i can use it as a resource.

there is a README file that gives an example on how to go about "creating a Lua state" in c#:

using NLua;

Lua state = new Lua ()

From the NLua Files, Which of them are relevant to the use of NLua and how do i apply/install them into my project to do that within a c# class or am I going about this wrong?

So far I have tried placing the LuaRunner and Nlua folders and the whole NLua-Master folder in my project but there must be some extra step to allow me to get "using NLua;" to work.

This is new to me but there appear to be several NuGet packages available. Perhaps researching a few of these and choosing one to install would do the trick. — Mary, Dec 21 '18 at 05:05
@Mary Thanks a ton, so that's how i can add more apps to .NET. — DED, Dec 21 '18 at 20:59
I've updated the NLua nuget package, should work fine with most platforms https://www.nuget.org/packages/NLua/ — Vinicius Jarina, Jan 28 '19 at 16:24

score 0 · Answer 1 · edited Jul 13 '22 at 00:41

Using Visual Studio 2022 here's how to add NLua to a solution:

Click Tools on main menu bar.
Click Nuget Package Manager.
Click Manage Nuget Packages for Solution.
In upper left corner of dialog type "NLua" in search box.
Click Browse above that search box (if not already selected)
Select NLua in List below the search box.
To the right of that List is a box where you select which projects you want to have use NLua.
Make sure "latest stable" version is selected.
Below that click Install button.
Add "using NLua;" to the top of your code where needed.
This link will get you started: http://nlua.org/

It works.

How do i add and use NLua within my vs solution?

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