FindFirstAncestor
Returns the first parent whose Name equals the query.
Syntax
inst:FindFirstAncestor(name: string) -> Instance?Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
name | string | Exact Name to match while walking up the parent chain. |
Returns
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
Instance? | The closest matching ancestor, or nil. |
Description
Walks up to 64 parent levels, starting with the direct parent.
Matching is by Name; use :FindFirstAncestorOfClass or :FindFirstAncestorWhichIsA for class checks.
Example
local part = Instance.new("Part", workspace.Model)
print(part:FindFirstAncestor("Model"))
print(part:FindFirstAncestor("Missing")) -- nilNotes
FindFirstAncestor(name)— Stops at the first match; use recursive searches if you need descendants.