How do I use _G in a local script

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#1

Im work with a module script that creates a _G and I have a local script that need to access said _G. The variables set up this this:

main.folder = folderLocation

_G.Name = main

The local script that needs to access it is:

local Folder = require(_G.Name.folder.Module)

Is there something wrong with my code? Or can I not do this?

#2

You don’t use _G. Using _G with modules defeats the purpose of modules, just use modules.

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#3

If you want to read from the value of a module, simply do:

print(require(module).nameOfCake)
#4

Module Script (Called by server)

main = {}
main.folder= Instance.new("folder")

_G.Name = main

Local Script (Accessing _G)

local Folder = require(_G.Name.folder.Module) --Module is inside of the folder
#6

You dont understand. _G is a global variable set by a module script and i need a local scrip to access it

#7

Did you require it? Your question is really confusing, modules run in the environment they are required, so a module required by a localscript runs in a localscript environment and follows the rules that localscripts follow, otherwise if by a server script, then it follows the rules server scripts follow. If you avoid _G you will save yourself from some headaches. Why do you need _G anyway.

#8

I never seen a professional developer uses this, I think it’s useless because it literally replaces ModuleScripts. I believe it’s deprecated and might cause errors.

#9

Ok.

Server script in workspace

require(AssetId)

Module script the server script require

main = {}
main.folder= Instance.new("folder")

_G.Name = main

Local Script in player scripts

local Folder = require(_G.Name.folder.Module) --Module is inside of the folder

Anything else you need?

#10

Since the server is requiring it (client can’t require by ID) then you are using it in the context of the server, therefore client can’t get _G.Name. This is exactly why I am discouraging _G – use modules that are shared between the server and client (which you want) in a folder in ReplicatedStorage and require that on the client.

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#11

If you require a asset id it never appears in the explorer, so you cant access any modules or folders or anything

#12

Do you need to require by ID though? I think this can be solved by just making it a module in replicated storage, so both server and client can see it, and your issue would be solved (and would also eliminate the need of _G)

#13

Yes i do need to require it by id.