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API Referencecommonutils

Interactive Shell

Module defined in `lua/common/utils/interactiveShell.lua`. Interactive Lua REPL shell for runtime debugging within BeamNG.

Module defined in lua/common/utils/interactiveShell.lua. Interactive Lua REPL shell for runtime debugging within BeamNG.

Exports

Functions

`M.start()`

Start the interactive Lua shell. Blocks until user exits.

Internal Notes

exec(cmd) evaluates Lua code strings in the current environment
Provides a read-eval-print loop for live debugging
Useful for inspecting game state at runtime

See Also

utils/ - Utility Modules - Directory overview
calltracer Reference - Related reference
dateUtils Reference - Related reference
debugDraw Reference - Related reference
Common Libraries Overview - Guide

HTTP JSON Server

Module defined in `lua/common/utils/httpJsonServer.lua`. Simple HTTP server for implementing quick REST APIs within BeamNG. Handles JSON request/response.

Language Map

Module defined in `lua/common/utils/languageMap.lua`. Maps ISO language and country codes to human-readable names. Includes Weblate translation platform codes.

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Exports Functions M.start()Internal Notes See Also