Local Variable Use (SOLVED)

Questions
#1

Hello, I’ve got a small question about the use of local variables. I am trying to make it so that the collection changes only after the player collects a certain amount of points. I have it set up that once this point number is achieved local canenter changes from false to true. Now I just need to execute…

if message_id == hash("collision_response") and canenter = true then
	print("checkpoint")
	msg.post("loader:/go#loader", "level_two")
end

This does not seem to be working. Thanks for the help!

#2

If you want to compare variables you need to use ==.
in your case it possible to write this way:

if message_id == hash("collision_response") and canenter then
...
end
#3

Hmmm, this doesn’t seem to be working. Maybe there is an issue with how I have the rest of my code set up?

57%20AM

Thanks again for your help.

#4

Unfortunately, there is not enough info to help you.
I would recommend you add print(message_id) at line 8, to make sure you receive all the messages you need and with the right message names (“can enter”, “collision_response”). Also, check if your code works without canenter variable.

One more option is to use Debugger and breakpoints, hot help you to understand what did you miss.

#5

On line 17 you declare the variable ‘canenter’ again, remove the local part and it should work.

1 Like
#6

Much thanks! This was the problem, thanks for your help!

#7

Thanks! The issue turned out to be that I redeclared the variable later on in the code, thanks for your help!

1 Like