# Execute LUA

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Use this event if you want to execute one or more [official](https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/World_of_Warcraft_API) and/or custom LUA commands.
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This event is also available in other application areas of Jack.

[You can find a more detailed description of this event here.](/event-manager/events/execute-lua.md)
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No automatic path is generated for this event.

[Use the Stopover event beforehand.](/quest-manager/events/stopover.md)
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#### Name your LUA command

* Enter a name for your LUA command.

#### Show custom commands

* Click on "Show custom commands" to open Jack's custom commands list.

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[Learn more about custom LUA commands here.](/event-manager/events/execute-lua.md)
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#### LUA Command(s)

* Enter the LUA commands to be executed in the text field (line by line).

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You can combine [official LUA commands](/event-manager/events/execute-lua.md#official-commands) with [custom LUA commands](/event-manager/events/execute-lua.md#custom-commands) (line by line).
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#### Can executed while walk

* Enable this option if the commands can be executed while your character is moving.

#### Reloaded expected

* Activate this option if a longer loading time is expected. (E.g. by clicking on a portal or using the Hearthstone.)

#### Test

* Click on the "Test" button if you want to test your commands first.

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Here you can copy the example from the image:

<mark style="color:yellow;">print(UnitName("player"))</mark>\ <mark style="color:yellow;">/dance</mark>

This will show you in-game your character's name in chat and make your character dance.
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Custom LUA commands cannot be tested.
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