Script Modules

AGS script modules are a way for AGS script code to be reused and shared. They work like plugins, through a module manager, but are written in AGS script code entirely, and thus are independent of the platform on which a game is run.

Module Manager

The module manager is accessed through the Script menu on AGS, where a number of options are presented:

New

create a new module from scratch

Import

load a module from a .SCM file that you have downloaded

Export

save your own module as a file others can use (modules are also saved in with the game they are used, so you don't HAVE to export them unless you want other to use them)

Remove

Deletes an existing module form the game

Move up

The order of modules can be important, as it reflects the order in which they are compiled and run, so this option and the next let you change their ordering.

Move down

see Move up

Each module contains its own script and header, similar to the global script and header. They are compiled before the global script/header and can contain their own versions of global script functions such as repeatedly_execute, on_event, etc.

You can also enter a brief description of the module, a version number and authorship details in the module manager when you create a module. There are options, too, to protect the script and the module info from modification if you export and distribute your own module.

See also

• Category:Modules
• List of Script Modules
• Module writing hints
• Module programming guidelines
• Module Header Template (SSH)