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.

Answer 1

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.