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This function is restricted. #protected - This can only be called from secure code. Use the "item" action type of SecureActionButtonTemplate or the /use slash command.

Uses the specified item.

UseItemByName(name[, target])

Arguments

name

string - name of the item to use.

target

string? : UnitId - The unit to use the item on, defaults to "target" for items that can be used on others.

Patch changes

Patch 2.0.1 (2006-12-05): Protected.

See also

• UseContainerItem
• UseInventoryItem