How to Make a Cash Display GUI in Roblox Studio - Roblox Scripting Tutorial

Introduction

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a cash display GUI in Roblox Studio. This involves scripting a TextLabel that automatically updates to show the player's current money. This is a useful feature for games where tracking player currency is essential, enhancing the overall user experience.

Step 1: Setting Up Roblox Studio

• Open Roblox Studio and create a new place or open an existing project.
• Ensure you have the Explorer and Properties panels visible. If not, enable them from the View tab.

Step 2: Adding a ScreenGui

• In the Explorer panel, right-click on the StarterGui folder.
• Select Insert Object and then choose ScreenGui. This will create a new GUI container.

Step 3: Creating the TextLabel

• Right-click on the newly created ScreenGui.
• Select Insert Object and then choose TextLabel.
• With the TextLabel selected, go to the Properties panel and adjust the following:
  • Size: Set to {0.2, 0}, {0.1, 0} for a width of 20% and height of 10% of the screen.
  • Position: Set to {0.4, 0}, {0.4, 0} to center it.
  • Text: Change the default text to "Money: 0".
  • BackgroundColor: Choose a color that contrasts well with the text for better visibility.

Step 4: Adding the Script

• Right-click on the ScreenGui again and select Insert Object, then choose LocalScript.
• This script will update the TextLabel with the player's money. Replace the default code in the LocalScript with the following:

local player = game.Players.LocalPlayer
local moneyLabel = script.Parent.TextLabel

player:GetPropertyChangedSignal("Money"):Connect(function()
    moneyLabel.Text = "Money: " .. player.Money.Value
end)

Step 5: Testing the GUI

• Click on the Play button in Roblox Studio to enter Play mode.
• Ensure that the player's money updates the TextLabel as expected.
• If the TextLabel does not update, check the script for any errors and ensure that the player's Money variable exists.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

• Ensure that the Money property is correctly defined in your player object. It should be a NumberValue or similar.
• Check the hierarchy in the Explorer to ensure that the TextLabel is correctly referenced in the script.

Conclusion

You have successfully created a cash display GUI in Roblox Studio that updates in real-time with the player's money. This feature not only enhances gameplay but also provides valuable feedback to players. For further enhancements, consider adding animations or sound effects when the money changes. Explore more scripting tutorials to expand your Roblox development skills!