how to save item like pets , trails , tools if player purchased it
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Through DataStores. I’d recommend reading up on them, and then putting your data in a dictionary and saving that to the DataStore.
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i just see data store can only store value cant store an object
You cannot store objects to datastores, You would have to substitute the object for something like a string in a table and save that.
I recently created a module for this exact purpose! I would gladly post the whole thing here if you would like to see it.
This module works by creating sub-tables for each type of item you want to save such as Pets, Trails or Tools. It works with anything really. In each sub-table it adds strings that represent the objects you want to save.
It would look kinda like this.
Data → Player_Key → SubTable → String
To save data use the UpdateValue function. Pass the player you wish to save data to, the sub-table you want to save the data in and the string to represent the object you wish to save.
To retrieve data you simply use the CheckInTable function. Pass the player you wish to check, the sub-table you want to check in and the string name you want to check for. If the string exists the function will return true otherwise it will return false.
Module Script
--Make sure to add a new blank SubTable below line 46 every time you add a new catagory
local ItemSaveManager = {}
local DataStore = game:GetService("DataStoreService")
local playerData = DataStore:GetDataStore("ItemSaveSystem")
local Players = game:GetService("Players")
local AUTOSAVE_INTERVAL = 120
local DataTable = {}
function ItemSaveManager:UpdateValue(player, subTable, value)
local playerUserId = "Player_" .. player.UserId
table.insert(DataTable[playerUserId][subTable], value)
end
function ItemSaveManager:CheckInTable(player, subTable, value)
local playerUserId = "Player_" .. player.UserId
local sendBack = false
for _, v in pairs(DataTable[playerUserId][subTable]) do
if v == value then
sendBack = true
end
end
return sendBack
end
Players.PlayerAdded:connect(function(player)
local playerUserId = "Player_" .. player.UserId
local success, data = pcall(function()
return playerData:GetAsync(playerUserId)
end)
if success then
if data then
DataTable[playerUserId] = data
else
DataTable[playerUserId] = {}
DataTable[playerUserId]["Pets"] = {} --Here are the sub-tables.
DataTable[playerUserId]["Trails"] = {} --you must create one for every type of object you wish to save
playerData:SetAsync(playerUserId, DataTable)
end
else
warn("Cannot acces data store for player:" .. player.UserId)
end
end)
local function savePlayerData(playerUserId)
if DataTable[playerUserId] then
local success, err = pcall(function()
playerData:SetAsync(playerUserId, DataTable[playerUserId])
end)
if not success then
warn("Cannot save data for player!")
end
end
end
local function saveOnExit(player)
local playerUserId = "Player_" .. player.UserId
savePlayerData(playerUserId)
print(player.name .. "s data saved")
end
local function autoSave()
while wait(AUTOSAVE_INTERVAL) do
for playerUserId, data in pairs(DataTable) do
savePlayerData(playerUserId)
end
print("Auto Saved")
end
end
spawn(autoSave)
game.Players.PlayerRemoving:Connect(saveOnExit)
return ItemSaveManager
This module is fairly basic as there is no way to remove data as of right now and I have not created a function to return and entire sub-table (this would not be to hard to do however)
Here is an example of how to save data with this module. Remember this module can only be required by a script on the server. If a local script needs to save data it must use a RemoteEvent.
like the example shows.
Local Script Example
button.MouseButton1Click:Connect(function()
purchasePetEvent:FireServer(player, cost, petName)
end)
Save the data from above.
Server Script Example
local function onPurchasePetEvent(player, cost, petName)
if player.leaderstats.Cash.Value >= tonumber(cost) then --Make sure player can afford the purchase
player.leaderstats.Cash.Value = player.leaderstats.Cash.Value - tonumber(cost) --subtract the cost of the purchase
ItemSaveManager:UpdateValue(player, "Pets" , petName) --Save data (petName) for player in "Pets" sub-table
print("Purchase done!")
end
end
purchasePet.OnServerEvent:Connect(onPurchasePetEvent)
Example of checking if a player has a specific item.
game.Players.PlayerAdded:Connect(function(player)
if ItemSaveManager:CheckInTable(player, "Pets", "Dog") then
print(player.. " has dog")
end
end)
I hope this helps you and others understand how to save “Objects” using DataStores. You can copy the module to use if you want but the examples are not meant to be copied as I created them here and they are incomplete. Good Luck!
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You need to convert the item from an Instance into a Lua table. Then save the Lua table
is it able to make two data save script in one game?
Assuming you’re a newcomer to LUA, and I myself am not a “professional” at all, nor is anyone really, you can always learn new methods when it comes to scripting! DataStores for Models, Tools, Hats, Armours, Trails, etc, are USUALLY saved with things called BooleanValues or BoolValues. And saving them really isn’t as difficult a task as some may believe.
The post above, regarding the DataStore(DS) System that that programmer created is an excellent source, but if you’re new, it can/could be over complicated. I will provide you with a link below of a DevForum post in which I’ve found out to be extremely helpful when I was learning the new way of tool persistence or DataStoring tools.
This is the Tools Link, for saving TOOLS ONLY
Secondly, DataStoring values, boolean values, need to be done via a Table.
local Players = game:GetService("Players")
local DataStoreService = game:GetService("DataStoreService")
local BoolTestDataStore = DataStoreService:GetDataStore("emp44")
local data = {
--// Tools \\--
["Sword"] = false,
--// Trails \\--
["FireTrail"] = false,
--// Pets \\--
["Puffle"] = false,
-- etc
}
Players.PlayerAdded:Connect(function(Player)
local BoolDataStore = nil
local bools = Instance.new("Folder")
bools.Name = "Bools"
bools.Parent = Player
for name, value in pairs(data) do
local new = Instance.new("BoolValue")
new.Name = name
new.Value = value
new.Parent = bools
end
local s, e = pcall(function()
BoolDataStore = BoolTestDataStore:GetAsync("uid-" .. Player.UserId)
end)
if s then
print("Getting Bool Data For: " .. Player.Name)
if BoolDataStore then
for name, value in pairs(BoolDataStore) do
Player.Bools[name].Value = value
end
print("Bool Data Loaded For: " .. Player.Name)
else
print("Created New Bool Data For: " .. Player.Name)
end
else
warn("Error Getting Bool Data For: " .. Player.Name)
end
end)
Players.PlayerRemoving:Connect(function(Player)
local BoolDataStore = {}
for name, value in pairs(Player.Bools:GetChildren()) do
BoolDataStore[value.Name] = value.Value
end
local success = pcall(BoolTestDataStore.SetAsync, BoolTestDataStore, "uid-" .. Player.UserId, BoolDataStore)
if success then
print("Successfully Saved Bool Data For: " .. Player.Name)
end
end)
What I have provided you with, is an example of a way I datastore my boolean values. This way can be found, online, as there’s multiple different ways to do this.
In order to communicate this with a server, you need to have a RemoteEvent inside of a shop gui (assuming this is how you’re doing it), which communicates with this RemoteEvent which fires(LocalScript inside the Button in the UI), then a ServerScript in ServerScriptService which then communicates with the DataStore, example;
game.ReplicatedStorage.CharStoreRemote.OnServerEvent:Connect(function(player,char,price)
player.Bools:FindFirstChild(char).Value = true
player.stats.Bloxcoins.Value = player.stats.Bloxcoins.Value - price
end)
Above is a ServerScript which communicates with the DataStore Script, after the UI Button has been pressed, and the remote event fires.
If I was unclear, or you need deeper explanation, please contact me via here, or discord, BryanFehr#3070. Hopefully I could be of service for you, and everyone else asking the same questions.
NOTE This script provided is for educational/learning purposes only!! This is in NO WAY a “given” or “free” script, and is for YOUR LEARNING PURPOSE ONLY.
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If you want to save more than one group of objects, like Pets, Trails etc. Just make a new sub table in the module script.
Add more here. this comes from inside the PlayerAdded function
else
DataTable[playerUserId] = {}
DataTable[playerUserId]["Pets"] = {} --Here are the sub-tables.
DataTable[playerUserId]["Trails"] = {} --you must create one for every type of object you wish to save
--add more sub-tables here
playerData:SetAsync(playerUserId, DataTable)
end
Also @BryanFehr 's example could be use full for leaning but if you expand your range of data his example could get very messy. While I did say you can copy the module I provided, I would recommend learning about tables and DataStores and maybe making your own module so you learn how to do this type of thing. I provided my scripts as a means to getting you and your game started but understanding the logic will really help you out!
If you have more questions let me know.
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My example requires you to know what you doing to expand, but, is a good learning example for newcomers. Of course, if you’re just looking for a pastebin, and know nothing about scripting, no datastore example will work at all, because you need to have at least a baseline of knowledge about it.
Your example is clean though, nice work. I simply posted due to the fact author seems new, and my example works well, and is easy to follow/edit. Especially for new comers.
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I agree entirely. Perhaps my example is a bit to deep but between the two of our examples @XxAwesomeDabxX should be able to get something that will work for him.
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