you have to compile the *.sma file into a *.amxx file. The sma file contains the source code to the pluginnnto compile them, you can use the online compiler COMPILERnor to compile them locally, you can read this HERE

The link for the on line compiler is broken or missing

This is the new link, click here.nnJust FYI, if you look in the menu on the left and search for compiler, that is the one you want.

Thank you for the heads up, I'm new at this compiling stuff so I may be back to ask for help

No problem. And you can always come back, that is what we are here for. However I would like to quote Diamond Optic by telling you this is worth a read:nnor to compile them locally, you can read this HEREnnThe web/online compiler will allow you to compile a plugin. When a plugin contains a real coding error/mistake it will let you know and not compile your plugin. If you can compile your plugin, I would advice to use compile locally/offline. The reason for this is because the offline/locally compile will provide you with extra information like functions or cvars never being used. These are not real errors and wont stop the compiler from compiling your plugin but may need some attention.nnIf you have questions, let us know but never forget to use the search function on this site as there is a ton of information to be found around here.