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Sketch UI Editor Launch Event (2026-04-12 to ongoing) for Roblox Studio
Quick Summary
  • Sketch is a new free visual UI plugin for Roblox Studio, announced on 2026-04-12 by Lightning_Game27 (Elitriare). 🎨
  • Event window is 2026-04-12 to ongoing, and no end date was posted as of 2026-04-12.
  • Big win: you can pan, zoom, align, and export UI without fighting tiny number boxes.
What's New
The launch post on the Roblox Developer Forum says this is v1.0 and live now on the Roblox Creator Store. 🚀
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[tr][th]Event Item[/th][th]Confirmed Info[/th][/tr]
[tr][td]Launch date[/td][td]2026-04-12 (thread time shown as 02:08)[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Date range[/td][td]2026-04-12 to ongoing[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Price[/td][td]Free[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Current version[/td][td]v1.0[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]End date[/td][td]Not announced as of 2026-04-12[/td][/tr]
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What to expect:
  • A dedicated visual canvas in a dock widget with panning and zooming.
  • Move/resize/rotate tools, including Shift-lock ratio and 15 degree rotate snapping.
  • Smart alignment guides and pixel distance checks between sibling elements.
  • Layers panel with lock, reorder, and selection sync.
  • Inline text editing so you can type text fast.
  • Autosave every 60 seconds, plus restore/discard options.
  • One-click export to StarterGui as a real ScreenGui.
  • Known limit: imports with UIGridLayout, UIListLayout, or UIGradient can render incorrectly.
How to Participate
  1. Open the Sketch launch thread and read the feature notes.
  2. Use the Creator Store link inside that thread to install Sketch.
  3. In Roblox Studio, open Sketch and build a tiny test menu (Frame + TextLabel + Button).
  4. Try speed controls: Arrow nudge 1px, Shift+Arrow 10px, Shift for ratio lock, Alt for distance checks. ⚡
  5. Export to StarterGui and press Play to test spacing on your screen.
  6. Lock finished layers so you do not accidentally drag them.
  7. Post bug reports or ideas in the same DevForum thread with screenshots.
Why You Should Care
  • Reward: it is fully free right now, no paid tier or trial lock. 🏆
  • Limited-time angle: this is fresh v1.0, so early feedback can shape future updates.
  • Community impact: faster UI building helps solo creators and small teams ship cleaner games.
  • If you are learning UI, this is way easier than only typing numbers in default tools.
FAQ
Q1: Is Sketch free on 2026-04-12?
A1: Yes. The launch post says it is free with no locked features.
Q2: What is the event date range?
A2: Start is 2026-04-12. End date is not announced as of 2026-04-12.
Q3: Does Sketch replace scripting UI logic?
A3: No. It is for visual editing and export, not runtime UI logic systems.
Q4: What rewards do I get for joining now?
A4: No avatar item rewards were announced. The real reward is faster workflow and early influence on updates.
Q5: Any limits I should know before importing old UI?
A5: Yes. The thread warns that some layout/effect objects may not import perfectly yet.
Sources
Official ROBLOX account.
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