# Run Function Syntax

The run function is the function that is periodically called for the lifetime of script execution. Syntax of the run function is different between [mix scripts](https://luadoc.edgetx.org/opentx_2.3/part_i_-_script_type_overview/mix) and [telemetry scripts](https://luadoc.edgetx.org/opentx_2.3/part_i_-_script_type_overview/telemetry).

## Run Function for Mix Scripts

```lua
local function <run_function_name>([first input, [second input], …])

   -- if mix has no return values
   return

   -- if mix has two return values
   return value1, value2

end
```

* **Input parameters:**

  zero or more input values, their names are arbitrary, their meaning and order is defined by the input table. (see [Input Table Syntax](https://luadoc.edgetx.org/opentx_2.3/part_ii_-_opentx_lua_api_programming_guide/input_table_syntax))
* **Return values:**
  * none - if output table is empty (i.e. script has no output)

    values

    * or -
  * comma separated list of output values, their order and meaning is defined by the output table. (see [Output Table Syntax](https://luadoc.edgetx.org/opentx_2.3/part_ii_-_opentx_lua_api_programming_guide/output_table_syntax))

## Run Function for Telemetry Scripts

```lua
local function <run_function_name>(key-event)
  return 0 -- values other than zero will halt the script
end
```

* **Input parameters:**

  The *key-event* parameter indicates which transmitter button has been pressed (see [Key Events](https://luadoc.edgetx.org/opentx_2.3/part_iii_-_opentx_lua_api_reference/constants/key_events))
* **Return values:**

  A non-zero return value will halt the script


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