Q&A for How to Make a Model in Roblox Studio

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  • Question
    I cannot see the workspace, what do I do?
    Alex
    Top Answerer
    Go under the View tab on the top of your screen, then select "Explorer" and the menu should pop up.
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    Can you import 3D models from any program?
    Alex
    Top Answerer
    You can import meshes into Roblox which can, in theory, be made from any program.
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    How do i use ClickDetector?
    Alex
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    You would have to first create a click detector in the model (in Explorer tab, click add). And to fire the function, you can use clickDetectorVariable.formOfClick. clickDetectorVariable would be your click detector, and formOfClick would be the type (LeftMouseClick, etc). You can use a :Connect function after it.
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    What is the programming language does Roblox studio use?
    Alex
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    Roblox uses a modified version of Lua to work with its 3D engine and API. The basic functions and syntax are identical to Lua, but there are also a lot of changes that based on Roblox's API.
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    How do you make it kill a player when someone interacts with it?
    Alex
    Top Answerer
    You can check out our article on Make a Kill Block on Roblox to learn how to script a model/part that kills.
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    What coding language is the script?
    Alex
    Top Answerer
    All games on Roblox use a modified version of Lua to work with its 3D experiences.
  • Question
    How do I make the item accessible for people to get, because it says "this item is not for sale" for me?
    Mokimori
    Community Answer
    You can't sell models like you can sell shorts. When you view it in roblox.com, it will say "this item is not for sale". Your model will instead be found in Roblox Studio, in the "Marketplace" section.
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    How do i make it so people can buy the model?
    Alex
    Top Answerer
    All models are free. Every single model or asset published in the Toolbox is meant to be accessible to everyone, so you can't "sell" it.
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    When I click on the model, I can't see "Save to Roblox". How can I fix this?
    Alex
    Top Answerer
    This might be because you didn't select the model in the Explorer menu, which is the large list that should be at the right of your screen. There, right-click on your model and click "Save to Roblox."
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    How do I open the publish screen?
    Alex
    Top Answerer
    Go to the Explorer menu and right-click on the model. Then, there should be a button that reads, "Save to Roblox."
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    Can I sell it for robux?
    Alex
    Top Answerer
    No, all models in the Toolbox are free -- you cannot earn any revenue off it.
  • Question
    How do I make the lights work?
    Alex
    Top Answerer
    Lights use an effect called a Point Light to make them shine. Click on a part in the Explorer menu, click the plus button, and find and insert Point Light.
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    Why is Roblox Studio only on Mac and Windows?
    Alex
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    Roblox Studio is currently only available on these platforms because they have more commands and controls. Think about it on mobile; that would make things very hard to control and there would no longer be keyboard shortcuts (which come in handy). However, Roblox Studio is planning to soon open to Linux, but it's still only on these platforms for now.
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    How do I make a script?
    Alex
    Top Answerer
    To add a script to a part, click on the part in the Explorer menu and the "+" sign next to the name. Then search for Script and add it.
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    Are you able to import your avatar to Roblox Studio?
    Alex
    Top Answerer
    Yes, you are. Go to the toolbox and in the drop-down menu, and select "Plugins" instead of "Models." Then in the search bar, search for "Load Character." Double-click on the option that reads "Load Character Lite" or "Load Character Old." This should install it. Afterwards, go to the Plugins tab in your menu, click on the "Load Character" and enter your Roblox username when the UI pops up. Select spawn and select R6 or R15.
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    How would I add script to a model?
    Alex
    Top Answerer
    You can click on the part you want in the Explorer menu, and then there should be a "+" button right next to the name of the part. Then, search Script and click on it.
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    How can I make the parts smaller?
    Alex
    Top Answerer
    You can use the Scale tool. Select on the part, then go to the "Model" tab, and there should be a big button that reads Scale. Click on it and you should be able to resize your part.
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    Is Roblox studio free and how do I download it?
    Alex
    Top Answerer
    Yes, Roblox studio is free but you can only download it on Windows and Mac. Go to roblox.com/create and there should be a download studio button.
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    How do I select multiple parts?
    Alex
    Top Answerer
    You can hold the Shift key to select multiple objects, and let go when you’re done.
  • Question
    Can you copy paste the picture and turn them into models?
    Alex
    Top Answerer
    A picture is known as a decal on Roblox; they aren’t models, but images. However, you can make them a model by dragging a decal from the toolbox and putting them on a part, then group them. You can create decals through roblox.com/create and uploading them via the decals tab on that page.
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    How do I ungroup a model?
    Alex
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    Select your model (from the explorer menu), go to the model tab, find the "group" drop-down menu, and then click "Ungroup." You can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+U to ungroup a model, too.
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    When I use parts, I can't seem to make the parts go inside each other, and doing this is important to what I want to make.
    Alex
    Top Answerer
    That's easy to fix: select all the parts in your model. Don't just select your model, but select all the parts. Then, go to the "Model" tab, and click "Collisions." That should allow the models to collide. If you want to allow players to walk through your model, select your model, go to the "Properties" section, and click "CanCollide."
  • Question
    How do I make a model of myself?
    Alex
    Top Answerer
    That's quite hard and it requires advanced modeling skills. To make a model of a character, you'll have to use mesh, which is an object that can create weird shapes. In order to add a mesh, right-click on a part, select add mesh, and the right-click add mesh, and select the type you want.
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