if ... then issue (cant recognize 'then')

Hey

Im trying to code a basic Manual Database on a computer and I was trying to incorporate a search system.
This is the code:

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– Search function
function searchName()
write("Search Name")
local input = read("*")
if local = name then – name is a global variable
displayEntry(name) – a seperate function
end
end

It then gives the error:

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bios:337: [string "DBStorage"]:7: 'then' expected

I know that this means it is expecting a then in line 7.

But as you have seen I HAVE put a 'then' in line 7 so …
Whats going on and what should I do ?

Please respond quickly
Tarado :D/>

Have you read the "Read This Post Before Asking Questions" sticky post? This error and its solution are covered in the Common Errors section.

Side note: you'd want to compare input, not local.

ok thanks

you need to use a double == for comparison in alot of interpreted languages lua is no exception lyqyd is right check the common errors