Lua MOTD error - Help - Facepunch Forum

EDIT: Completely new to Facepunch posting... I need this thread moved to the Modding category :S Sorry!! Hi guys and girls. I've been having issues with some code that was released by a community member of Facepunch; Bandit Kitteh, it was originally designed for a website URL but I've 'attempted' to get it working for HTML. The code is below; [CODE]if CLIENT then concommand.Add("Motd",function(pl,cmd,args) local Frame = vgui.Create("DFrame") Frame:SetSize(ScrW() - 20, ScrH() - 20) Frame:Center() Frame:SetTitle("Sasso's District Server Rules") Frame:MakePopup() Frame:SetMouseInputEnabled(true) local html = vgui.Create("DHTML", Frame) html:SetPos(5,25) html:SetSize(ScrW() - 30, ScrH() - 30) html:SetHTML( file.Read( "data/sassomotd.txt" ) ) end) end if SERVER then hook.Add("PlayerSay", "ChatHook", function(Player, Text, Public) if Text[1] == "!" then Text = Text:lower() if Text == "!motd" then Player:ConCommand("Motd") return "" end end end) end hook.Add("PlayerInitialSpawn", "OpenMotd", function(ply) ply:ConCommand("Motd") end)[/CODE] The error I get from my servers console is this; [CODE][ERROR] lua/autorun/motd.lua:13: bad argument #1 to 'SetHTML' (string expected, got no value) 1. SetHTML - [C]:-1 2. unknown - lua/autorun/motd.lua:13 3. unknown - lua/includes/modules/concommand.lua:69[/CODE] I have no knowledge of LUA coding but attempted to adapt and learn.. Failed miserably! What do I need to do to get this working? Side note: I'm after an independent MOTD, one that is not apart of an admin mod such as ULX. Hence why I am attempting to get this working. Cheers, AJHBK752

Does that file exist? Try setting it to a variable first, then printing the variable.

The file exists but, I am unsure how to set variables and such.. Can you help?

What is in that file?

By file, I assume you mean the motd in data? [CODE]<html> <body bgcolor=#000000> <center><h1 style="text-align: center">Sasso's District</h1></center> <center>Server Addons: Wire, Armored Combat Framework, M9K and SProps.</center>   DO NOT ASK FOR PROMOTIONS. If we feel you have earned it, you will get it. <h2 style="text-align: center">The District Rules</h2> PAY ATTENTION TO THEM OR WE TAKE ACTION! <ul> <li>Obey and Respect all District Admins. Even if you feel that it is unlawful, do not argue.</li> <li>Do not spam props or tools. First spam is a kick, second is time ban, third is permaban.</li> <li>No prop pushing. (Using a prop to mess with other players)</li> <li>Deathmatching is allowed here, but you must not be in noclip and the 'victim' must agree to deathmatching.</li> <li>You may ask for God mode if you wish to just build. If you kill in god mode, it will be taken from you.</li> <li>Racism, Sexist, or otherwise words or actions that is looked down upon by humanity will not be tolerated.</li> <li>Asking for help more then three times is considered an annoyance and you will be gimped/gagged.</li> <li>Don't mess with other players and their props unless they ask for assistance.</li> <li>Stay off voice chat if you have loud noise in the background, or if your microphone is too loud.</li> </ul>   Mingebags will NOT be treated with respect. They will be treated in turn, with Administrative Actions. <div style="width: 100%; text-align: center; margin: 10px; font-weight: bold;">- The District Admins MOTD Created by The District Owner - Sasso.</div> </div> </div> </html>[/CODE]