Lua:messageDialog

function messageDialog(Text, Type, Button, ...) : ButtonResult

function messageDialog(Title, Text, Type, Button, ...) : ButtonResult

function messageDialog(Text) : ButtonResult

Displays a message box at the center of the screen with the provided text, icon, and buttons. You can specify a custom title, dialog type, and any combination of buttons. If only Text is provided, an information dialog with an OK button is shown.

Returns: ButtonResult

Function Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
Text	String	The message to show.
Title	String	The title of the message box (optional; only for the 2nd syntax).
Type	DialogType	The type of the message box (icon/sound).
Button	ButtonType	The kind of button. There can be multiple buttons provided.

Examples

-- Show a simple information dialog with default OK button
messageDialog("Welcome to Cheat Engine!")

-- Show a confirmation dialog with Yes and No buttons
local result = messageDialog("Do you want to save changes?", mtConfirmation, mbYes, mbNo)
if result == mrYes then
  print("User chose Yes")
else
  print("User chose No or closed the dialog")
end

-- Show an error dialog with a custom title and OK button
messageDialog("Critical Error", "A fatal error has occurred.", mtError, mbOK)

-- Show a warning dialog with Yes, No, and Cancel buttons
local res = messageDialog("Delete this file?", mtWarning, mbYes, mbNo, mbCancel)
if res == mrYes then
  print("File will be deleted.")
elseif res == mrNo then
  print("File will not be deleted.")
else
  print("Operation cancelled.")
end

-- Show a help dialog with Help and Close buttons
messageDialog("Help", "For more information, visit the documentation.", mtInformation, mbHelp, mbClose)

See also

• ButtonResult
• DialogType
• ButtonType
• showMessage