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Can lua scripts be used in java android project?

Is it possible to call lua scripts from java code for an Android system? I discovered the Scripting Layer for Android, and I played with it on my device, but it would be very helpful if I could call the lua scripts from my Eclipse projects. I know that this is possible if I develop in the NDK, but I have no desire to go this route (Java is just too good). Thanks in advance.

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Lua Translator does not ship with Android OS. Therefore, you either need SL4A, or you need to integrate it yourself through the NDK. There is no other magic possible. Sorry!

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In fact, you can easily port the Lua library to Android using the NDK . Take a look at my attempt - AndroLua , which allows you to run scripts, write them using the GUI or over the network and print output from print .

It even comes with LuaJava , so you can work with Java objects in Lua, for example, the current launch of Activity is available in Lua as a global Activity , and from this you can call, for example, activity:setTitle('Modified from Lua') .

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I think you can also use one of the Java Lua implementations.

See some links here: how can I insert lua in java?

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There is SL4A:

http://code.google.com/p/android-scripting/

Also, if you are programming games, you can see the Moai open source project:

http://getmoai.com/

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You should take a look at the project "Kahlua 2"

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Updating this somewhat old Corona question has long been allowing Lua development on Android. (The subscription fee for publishing Android games is $ 199 / year, but the SDK is a free download for testing)

And the games developed with it will (presumably) work on the iPhone (although it will be another $ 199 / year).

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with anyone, nor with Corona.

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