Checking Instance Classnames in an Array not working

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#1

So I was trying to create a script that checks the classname of the instance in an array and then prints it out. It does not work. I tried searching about this online with people who have had the same problem but all there scripts there where to complex. Can you please tell me am I doing wrong?
Error:

ServerScriptService.Script:6: attempt to concatenate string with Instance

Script:

local Food = game.Workspace.Food
local array = {Food, 5.4352, game.Workspace.ColorLooping.Parent}
local Value = array[1]

if Value.ClassName == "Part" then
	print("Value's Classname is "Part"")
end
#2

You have to get the Instance’s name using .Name to concatenate it. You must also use the .. to combine it.

print("Value's Classname is "..Value.Name)
#3

Like this?

local Food = game.Workspace.Food
local array = {Food, 5.4352, game.Workspace.ColorLooping.Parent}
local Value = array[1]

if Value.Name == "Part" then
	print("Value's Classname is " .. Value)
end
#4

In the print statement, it has to use the string version of the Value. The string version is Value.Name.

#5

Sorry, I got confused. You meant like this right?

local Food = game.Workspace.Food
local array = {Food, 5.4352, game.Workspace.ColorLooping.Parent}
local Value = array[1]

if Value.ClassName == "Part" then
	print("Value's Classname is " .. Value.Name)
end
#6

Yes that is what I meant. It should work, under the assumption that “Food” is a Part.

#7

I made so adjustments and how can I print the Value.Name in quotations?

local Food = game.Workspace.Food
local array = {Food, 5.4352, game.Workspace.ColorLooping.Parent}
local Value = array[1]

if Value.ClassName == "Part" then
	print("Value's " .. Value.Name .. " Classname is " .. "Part")
end
#8

It just turns the Value.Name into a string if I put quotations…

I want the output to be:

Value’s “Food” Classname is Part

#9

Just do this then I guess


MrFlawless
VakarisLDoE
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Tyler
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I made so adjustments and how can I print the Value.Name in quotations?

local Food = game.Workspace.Food
local array = {Food, 5.4352, game.Workspace.ColorLooping.Parent}
local Value = array[1]

if Value.ClassName == "Part" then
	print("Value's '" .. Value.Name .. "' Classname is " .. "Part")
end
#10

Thanks for that! Appreciate for the help!

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