Extracting User Input Data to Use Elsewhere

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#1

Hello all!

I am looking to use an external script to house variable data and options related to a traffic system, all connected via RemoteFunction(GetTrafficVariables):
overview

So, I’m happy now, but I want to go further by using GetTrafficVariables to fill in some information for the Controller. The information is:

ModesOfOperation = { "PreTimed", "Actuated" }
TypeOfOperation = { ["PreTimed"] = "Isolated", "Coordinated", 
					["Actuated"] = "Semi-Actuated", "Fully-Actuated", "Coordinated" }

The blanks that the Controller needs filled are:

script.GetTrafficVariables.OnInvoke = function(ModesOfOperation, TypeOfOperation)
ModeOfOperation = ""
TypeOfOperation = ""
end

This is where user input will occur. The user will select from an interface the Mode and Type based on their needs – behind the scenes, the Controller will get their selected options (which are the indexes and values within the TypeOfOperation & ModeOfOperation tables). I need it only to retrieve one of each (i.e. ModeOfOperation = "Actuated" TypeOfOperation = "Semi-Actuated") ← This example is the intended fruits of my labor. All indexes and values I plan to have defined as I get to each one and research its function.

Here is the source I am drawing from, use it to wrap your heads around what is going on here (if needed).

Thanks in advance!

#2

So what’s your actual question? You didn’t actually ask anything, you just gave us a bunch of statements. From what I can deduce, your question is: How do I make a GUI popup when this BindableFunction is called, then return the options the player selected?

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#3

My bad,

Put that way, yes, I am looking to have a drop down menu for these options.
I am trying to approach this one at a time, Am I on the right track? Do I need a return function instead? I just have a feeling that I am not doing something right.

All examples I have looked into use print, but I don’t want it printed.

#4

So far I think you are fine. Note that in your current setup you aren’t using a RemoteFunction, you’re actually using a BindableFunction (there’s a difference).

Here’s the general flow of what you want to do:

  • Server calls the GetTrafficVariables functions
  • Send request to player using a RemoteEvent or RemoteFunction
  • Player receives request and opens a GUI
  • Player selects options within the GUI then submits it
  • Player sends request to server (or returns in the RemoteFunction) with the submitted options
  • Server interprets the request, validates it, then returns the options

The client-side code could all be within a ScreenGui or something.

#5

Thanks, I must have overlooked my grammar.