Getting Variables from a Module Script

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I just got into ModuleScripts as I shoot to making tech configuration easier, but I’m stuck on a constant issue.

[1] What are you trying to achieve?
Trying to simply get a variable (GroupLockEnabled & GroupID) from a module script to a normal script in workspace.

[2] What is the issue?
I keep on getting errors that include, CoreScript:20: attempt to concatenate string with nil .

[3] What are some solutions that you have tried?
I’ve tried the following:

  • Looking around DevForum
  • Searching around Roblox’s API

[4] Main Script
Below includes both the module and standard script.

Module Script (SystemConfig):

local Settings = {}
																											local Settings = {}
--Tweening
Settings.EasingStyle = Enum.EasingStyle.Linear --The style in which the tween will act to. ( eg. Enum.EasingStyle.Linear )
Settings.EasingDirection = Enum.EasingDirection.In --The direction of the tween. ( eg. Enum.EasingDirection.InOut )
Settings.TweenSpeed = 0.75 --The speed in which the tween will play.

--Group Lock , STARTING RIGHT HERE! \/
Settings.GroupLockEnabled = true --Restricts non-group members from using the admin board
Settings.GroupID = 10238868 --If you are using a group, replace "0" with the Group's ID. 
Settings.MinRank = 255 --The minimum rank that is allowed to use the admin board

--Date and time
Settings.TimeEnabled = true --Turns on the date and time reader on the screens
Settings.GameTime = true --If gameTime is enabled, local time will be disabled

--Descriptions
Settings.Muster = [[A muster drill is currently being held, please report to Deck 5. 

*This drill is REQUIRED before cruising. ]]

Settings.Offline = [[404: CONNECTION LOST]]

return {Settings = Settings}

Main Script (CoreScript)

--Settings
local Module = script.Parent.Parent:WaitForChild("SystemConfig")
local Settings = require(Module)

---MAIN VARIABLES
local Main = script.Parent.Parent.Parent.ShipScreenSystem
local Admin = Main.AdminBoard
local allScreens = Main.Screens



---OnJoinScript
local Players = game:GetService("Players")
local LocalPlayer = Players.LocalPlayer

warn([[SCREEN SYSTEM HAS SUCCESSFULLY LOADED.

GroupEnabled: ]]..Settings.GroupLockEnabled) ---ERROR HERE

if not LocalPlayer:GetRoleInGroup(Settings.GroupID) >= Settings.MinRank then
	Admin:Destroy()
end

I appreciate any little help! <3

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Did you mean:

return Settings
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I’ve tried changing the return { Settings = Settings} , however another error appears in the same line which includes:

attempt to concatenate string with boolean
5

Could you elaborate on what you mean? Do you mean the Settings.Settings.GroupLockEnabled or the loading of the module entirely?

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You’ll need to tostring the bool value.

warn([[SCREEN SYSTEM HAS SUCCESSFULLY LOADED.

GroupEnabled: ]].. tostring(Settings.GroupLockEnabled))
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Replace the part I quoted with “Settings”, if you want you can also do “Settings.Settings.GroupLockEnabled” in your main script but it look’s a bit strange.

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This seems to have worked, but I have one final question before I wrap up this topic:
For further usage of variables, will I have to use the “tostring()” each time when I get a setting’s value?

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If your concatenating a boolean or enum then yes.

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Alrighty, well thanks for the nice and speedy response (both of you), I’ll go ahead and mark this thread.