I can’t figure this out. It doesnt have to be finding the specific key, it just would need to be able to find a key under this part. Here is the script here:
while wait(0.1) do
if #list < 25 then
if math.random(1,10) == 1 then
local newbug = fly:Clone()
table.insert(bugslist,newbug)
end
end
if #list ~= 0 then
for _, v in pairs(bugslist) do
if not v['destination'] then
v['destination'] = Vector3.new
end
end
end
end
Poop
for _, v in pairs(bugslist) do
This line means, “iterate over all the key- value pairs in table bugslist”. So this’ll result in
K1=V1
K2=V2
…
For however many items you have. _ is the key, v is the value. You’re trying to index ‘destination’ on the value, whereas I assume you either want to check if the value is destination, or check if bugslist has a key destination.
--[[
bugslist[key] = value
does key 'destination' exist? Or is there a key, which holds value 'destination?'
Let's check:
]]
for _, v in pairs(bugslist) do
if v == 'destination' then
return v
end
end
if bugslist['destination'] then
-- This checks if there is a key destination in bugslist, if so continue.
end
--[[You don't need a loop to check for a key, you could look at it as being depth 0.
We can instantly check for a key, but to check for a specific value we need to loop through all keys.
table,
| -> key1,
| -> value1,
| -> key2,
| -> value2,
]]
Ok thank you! I simplified this script so it would be an easier flow for you to read. So i still need to use the loop. However I still need to look for a key under the specific value in the table.
if #list ~= 0 then
This may not work, because bugslist is a dictionary (although I’m not sure, it may be fine).
yourTable[yourKey] = yourValue
for each value i have under the main list i need its position and future position, do you know if theres another way i could do this because i dont think its going to work.
What exactly are you trying to do? Explain the total system in it’s essence, and I’ll see if I can help you out
Here I’ll quickly make a flow chart.
while wait(0.1) do
if #bugslist < 25 then
if math.random(1,10) == 1 then
local newbug = fly:Clone()
newbug.Parent = part
newbug.Position = Vector3.new(A lot of boring math that works)
table.insert(bugslist,newbug)
end
end
if #bugslist ~= 0 then
for _, v in pairs(bugslist) do ---[this is where the problem is]
if #v == 0 then
v['destination'] = Vector3.new(Same boring math)
end
end
end
endNewbug is a clone of fly, which is a BasePart, not a table I assume (because you’re setting it’s position). Then, you’re adding it to bugslist. When you then run the loop, you’re essentially trying to check #BasePart (which doesn’t work; # is for tables). Then, you’re trying to index ‘destination’ to basepart (which again doesn’t work, as it’s for tables). Fly may be a table, but if it’s a part, you’ll need to make it a table. The way I solve this problem (a table which has a part in it) is
local Fly = {
part=Instance.new("Part"),
destination=Vector3.new(0,0,0),
otherProperty=1,
}
This takes you into the territory of table cloning, which relies on you discerning between shallow and deep copies.
In essence, v is newBug, and newBug is a copy of fly. If fly isn’t a table, #v makes no sense, and v[‘destination’] also doesn’t because fly[‘destination’] doesn’t exist as a property of BasePart.
#bugslist does make sense, because bugslist is a numbered list of fly clones. That means we can fetch the amount of items inside of it. _,v then returns _ (the number of the item it’s at, so always an integer), and v (the returned item, can be many different datatypes).
I was wondering if creating an index under the part itself would be an issue. I will for sure try running the loop this way, I’ll check back and tell you if it works.
I’ve been looking at this when I can, and is this the solution you are talking about?
local newfly = {
specpart = fly:Clone(),
position = Vector3.new((math.random(partpos.X-partsiz.X,partpos.X+partsiz.X))/2,(math.random(partpos.Y-partsiz.Y,partpos.Y+partsiz.Y))/2,(math.random(partpos.Z-partsiz.Z,partpos.Z+partsiz.Z)/2)),
rotation = Vector3.new(rngrot(),rngrot(),rngrot()),
destination = nil,
}
table.insert(bugslist,newfly)That could work, yes, but when cloning fly, it won’t be parented to workspace (even if fly is), so you’ll need to set it to workspace. Also, position/rotation won’t translate to specpart by default.
Ok so i have no errors and this still will not work.
local runservice = game:GetService('RunService')
local fly = workspace.Fly
local part = script.Parent
local partpos = part.Position
local partsiz = part.Size
local bugslist = {}
local studdist = 4
local function rngrot()
return math.random(0,360)
end
local function movetopos(part,X,Y,Z,X1,Y1,Z1)
print('does this work bucko')
if X==X1 then
return error
elseif X<X1 then
part.Position.X += 0.25
else
part.Position.X -= 0.25
end
if Y==Y1 then
return error
elseif Y<Y1 then
part.Position.Y += 0.25
else
part.Position.Y -= 0.25
end
if Z==Z1 then
return error
elseif Z<Z1 then
part.Position.Z += 0.25
else
part.Position.Z -= 0.25
end
end
while wait(5,25) do
if #bugslist < 25 then
local newfly = {
specpart = fly:Clone(),
}
table.insert(bugslist,newfly)
newfly.specpart.Parent = part
newfly.specpart.Position = Vector3.new((math.random(partpos.X-partsiz.X,partpos.X+partsiz.X))/2,(math.random(partpos.Y-partsiz.Y,partpos.Y+partsiz.Y))/2,(math.random(partpos.Z-partsiz.Z,partpos.Z+partsiz.Z)/2))
newfly.specpart.Rotation = Vector3.new(rngrot(),rngrot(),rngrot())
end
if #bugslist ~= 0 then
for _, v in pairs(bugslist) do
local g = v.specpart -- code wouldve been too long and "G" is for geometry instead of "V" as in value
if v['destination'] == nil then
v['destination'] = Vector3.new(math.random(g.Position.X-studdist,g.Position.X+studdist),math.random(g.Position.Y-studdist,g.Position.Y+studdist),math.random(g.Position.Z-studdist,g.Position.Z+studdist))
else
movetopos(g,g.Position.X,g.Position.Y,g.Position.Z,v['destination'].X,v['destination'].Y,v['destination'].Z)
end
end
end
end
Im so done im sending the whole script at this point
Sorry if I’m too late but, I would use
local RunService = game:GetService(“RunService”)
RunService.HeartBeat:Connect(function()
if table.find(yourTableName, “destination” then
print(“Key found!”)
end
)
Not sure if I did it correct…
Oh ok! thanks i will test this soon
I don’t understand what you’re trying to make, but here’s your code refactored a bit to make it readable.
local runservice = game:GetService('RunService')
local fly = workspace.Fly
local part = script.Parent
local partpos = part.Position
local partsiz = part.Size
local bugslist = {}
local studdist = 4
local function rngrot()
return math.random(0,360)
end
local function updatePosition(position, target)
if position == target then
return error
elseif position < target then
return position + 0.25
else
return position - 0.25
end
end
local function movetopos(part, target)
part.Position = Vector3.new(
updatePosition(part.Position.X, target.X),
updatePosition(part.Position.Y, target.Y),
updatePosition(part.Position.Z, target.Z)
)
end
local function randomPosition(center, size)
return Vector3.new(
math.random(center.X - size.X, center.X + size.X) / 2,
math.random(center.Y - size.Y, center.Y + size.Y) / 2,
math.random(center.Z - size.Z, center.Z + size.Z) / 2
)
end
while wait(5) do
if #bugslist < 25 then
local newfly = {
specpart = fly:Clone(),
}
newfly.specpart.Parent = part
newfly.specpart.Position = randomPosition(partpos, partsiz)
newfly.specpart.Rotation = Vector3.new(rngrot(),rngrot(),rngrot())
table.insert(bugslist,newfly)
end
for _, bug in pairs(bugslist) do
local g = bug.specpart
bug.destination = bug.destination or randomPosition(g.Position, Vector3.new(studdist, studdist, studdist))
movetopos(g, bug.destination)
end
end
For here I have sufficiently found and tested if I have the destination. For each fly i have in the script, it should be moving to its random destination within a certain area. I have everything ready and it should be working fine, however it has no errors and fails to work. For a clearer read look at the post by @ExercitusMortem, if you could help that would be very helpful.
Here’s an example of something that could potentially work if you’re using the type of table I think you’re using:
if bugslist[--whatever you want] then
return true
end
as shown here this function should be working. Sorry I somehow missed the simplified version had this part missing.
The problem I have right now is that the part will not move with this function:
local function movetopos(part,X,Y,Z,X1,Y1,Z1)
print('does this work bucko')
if X==X1 then
return error
elseif X<X1 then
part.Position.X += 0.25
else
part.Position.X -= 0.25
end
if Y==Y1 then
return error
elseif Y<Y1 then
part.Position.Y += 0.25
else
part.Position.Y -= 0.25
end
if Z==Z1 then
return error
elseif Z<Z1 then
part.Position.Z += 0.25
else
part.Position.Z -= 0.25
end
endYou can’t change a position like this
-- wrong
Position.X += 0.5
-- right
Position += Vector3.new(0.5,0,0)
With the current script i have nowwww. The bug does move around but its destination is staying the same for a few seconds and is stuck in a loop which is weird.
local runservice = game:GetService('RunService')
local fly = workspace.Fly
local part = script.Parent
local partpos = part.Position
local partsiz = part.Size
local bugslist = {}
dv = 5
local function studdist()
if math.random(1,2) == 2 then
return "-"..dv
else
return dv
end
end
local function rngrot()
return math.random(0,360)
end
local function updatePosition(position, target)
if position == target then
return error
elseif position < target then
return position + 0.25
else
return position - 0.25
end
end
local function movetopos(part, target)
part.Position = Vector3.new(
updatePosition(part.Position.X, target.X),
updatePosition(part.Position.Y, target.Y),
updatePosition(part.Position.Z, target.Z)
)
end
local function randomPosition(center, size)
return Vector3.new(
math.random(center.X - size.X, center.X + size.X) / 2,
math.random(center.Y - size.Y, center.Y + size.Y) / 2,
math.random(center.Z - size.Z, center.Z + size.Z) / 2
)
end
while true do
local counter = 0
local finalcount = math.random(5,20)
repeat wait(0.05)
if counter == 0 and #bugslist < 25 then
local newfly = {
specpart = fly:Clone(),
}
newfly.specpart.Parent = part
newfly.specpart.Position = randomPosition(partpos, partsiz)
newfly.specpart.Rotation = Vector3.new(rngrot(),rngrot(),rngrot())
table.insert(bugslist,newfly)
end
if #bugslist ~= 0 then
for _, bug in pairs(bugslist) do
local g = bug.specpart
if bug.destination == bug.specpart.Position then
bug.destination = bug.destination or Vector3.new(
g.Position.X + studdist(),
g.Position.Y + studdist(),
g.Position.Z + studdist()
)
end
bug.destination = bug.destination or Vector3.new( -- I suspect something is wrong here
g.Position.X + studdist(),
g.Position.Y + studdist(),
g.Position.Z + studdist()
)
movetopos(g, bug.destination)
end
end
counter += 0.05
until counter == finalcount
end