Unable to reference anything in workspace with a local script

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#1

local part = workspace.testpart
If I use a local script, this returns an error, can someone explain to me why?
Fyi the local script is placed correctly under starter gui.

This was working fine before

local cam = workspace:FindFirstChild("testpart")
print(cam)

This also returns nil.

#2

Infinite Yield only happens with WaitForChild, Are you sure this is the Correct Script? And are you sure the Item you’re looking for exists?

#3

It returns Inf Yield if I do use waitforchild, forgot to specify that. My bad. Yes, the item I’m looking for already exists in workspace.

#4

Well, Since it’s on a LocalScript, it is likely that it will taker a bit to load, which may be why you cant reference anything, try adding a Timeout:

local cam = workspace:WaitForChild("testpart", 10)
print(cam)
#5

Can you try a simple loop check through workspace children?

local Workspace = workspace
for _,v in ipairs(Workspace:GetChildren()) do
   print(v.Name)
end
#6

Still returns nil. Funny thing is if I try to reference the part the part itself disappears from workspace despite there being no script that deletes parts.

#7

The part disappears if I start the game. The part is anchored and has can collide off, it is not getting destroyed by the void.

#8

Have you tried checking for any scripts that destroy it?

#9

I coded everything and I can confirm that there are no scripts that has :Destroy() in it or anything that would cause this issue

#10

Alright, one more question does the part still exist when you playtest as server? (Run)

#11

Check the Archivable Property. Are you sure thats enabled?

If its Disabled, it will Hide the Object

#12

Archivable just means it can be cloned, i don’t think it’s related.

#13

It does exist and archivable is on. Also as weakroblox35 said, archivable just means that it can be cloned and is somewhat irrelevant.

#14

Irrelevant? after testing with a part, it hides the object, its nowhere located in workspace, as if it was Destroyed

#15

Archivable is enabled anyways, I’m sure its not the root cause of the issue

#16

You right, I was incorrect. What is the purpose of Archivable? - #2 by yourcomputerhasdied

#17

So,

I have been testing and i cant seem to replicate your error,
Are you spelling the name Correctly?

#18

No idea whats causing this but interestingly enough, some parts and models are not affected by this issue. I went to an empty baseplate and it works fine, I’m still trying to figure out what the issue is. Would if be helpful if I were to send a screen recording of everything?

#19

Can you send us screenshots of all the children/properties of the part if any?

Also would help to try and disable certain Scripts in ServerScriptService to try and find the perpetrator.

EDIT: Is StreamingEnabled turned on?

#20

Does the same happen on a server script?

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