How would I find a variable in a script?

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#1

Hello! I am WEcompany. I am trying to create a build mode for my game. What I need help with is finding a variable. For example,

local variable = script.Parent.Parent.Value --Lets just say that this is Yeet for now

print(workspace[[Variable]])

and the expected output should be

Yeet

I looked all over the DevHub and cannot find it. Can you show me how I would be able to print Yeet for example? Thank you, WE

#2

don’t know what your code above is but you could use a table and check the index value

#3

do you mean,

print(workspace[Variable])

edit: You can’t have a dot before a “[”(idk whats this called lol.

#4

You can make use of GetFullName(), so:

print(variable:GetFullName()) -- game.workspace.path
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#5

Yes. That is what I mean. I just have never learned how to do that.

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#6

Do you mean

local variable = script.Parent.Variable--Variable itself
local Variable = script.Parent.Variable.Name--The Variable Name
local Variable = script.Parent.Value--The variables value
#7

That is printing as the game name.
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#8

Is that value a StringValue or an Object Value or a child of script.Parent.Parent?

If it is a StringValue then it should be:

print(workspace[variable])

If it is an ObjectValue then it should be:

print(workspace[variable])

edit: Nevermind, ignore this message. you can do it the same ways lol.

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#10

If the Value is Yeet, Whatever Your Part is Or Model or another Instance Shoud be Named Yeet.

local Varible = script.Parent.Parent.Value

wait(3)
print(workspace[Varible])
#11

Well I got this error. I think its because it is a localscript.
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I don’t really want people “stealing” the stuff I am making. I created this as an example.

Here is what I am trying to do:

local oindex = script.Parent.Parent.Parent.Parent.Oindex.Value

script.Parent.InputChanged:Connect(function()
	print(game[oindex]) 
end)
#12

what would your oindex be?
I assume your oindex value would be empty at first, so you may need to set the oindex.

what are you trying to do, Are you making some type of a search thingy?

#13

Is it In workspace or Another Service? You said game[oindex], unless its another service that wont work

#14

oindex is something inside the client. Im creating a build system.

#15

Im trying to create a properties window inside of studio. Im just printing for tests. It is an object value and yes it is empty.

#16

Inside the Player? if Its inside the Player it would be Game

#17

I Would Suggest Using Player or Accessing it Through the Player an not Game

Player:FindFirstChild(oindex)

#18

Well I am trying to modify stuff inside of lighting with this script, for example, ambient.

#19

if you Trying to Get Something Inside of Lighting you would do game.Lighting[oindex]

#20

This is printing Instance
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What I tried:

local oindex = script.Parent.Parent.Parent.Parent.Oindex.Value

script.Parent.InputChanged:Connect(function()
	print(game:FindFirstChild(oindex).Name) 
end)

I even tried it without name, and oindex.Value is currently equal to Lighting.