Resurface - Convert surfaces to studs and more

[cxmeels]

Resurface brings back the ability to set surface inputs (studs, universal, inlets, welds, hinges, motors, etc.) on any unlocked part.

Due to limitations, surface inputs may only be visible when the part’s material is set to base Plastic. Resurface will not override the part material for you.

Using Resurface

After installing Resurface, head to your plugins tab and select the Resurface plugin icon. From there you can select the surface type, and click on any face of any unlocked part to apply it, just like the original.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Resurface supports several keyboard shortcuts. While using Resurface, keyboard shortcuts will be visible in the top left of the viewport.

Default Shortcut	Action
CTRL/⌘ CMD	Apply to all faces
SHIFT	Keep plugin active
ESC	Close plugin

You can also bind the plugin itself to a keyboard shortcut via the Customize Shortcuts window (FILE → Advanced → Customize Shortcuts... and search for “Resurface”). This will activate the plugin and summon the surface selection menu to your cursor.

Motivation

As of Studio version 478, Roblox have removed the built in surface tool and deprecated surface inputs. This plugin will return the surface tool back to your Studio experience™.

Deprecating Surface Tool API

Hi devs, Over the past few years, we’ve been removing the old-style Surface behavior in favor of better methods. Last fall, we removed Hinge and Motor surfaces, and at that point, the Surface tool in the Model tab became solely a visual change. (In case you didn’t see, we recently released a Surface Orientation Indicator to help you quickly identify the front face, since some of you used those surface types to determine “front”). Continuing this evolution away from Surfaces, we are removing th…

Warning
Surface inputs are deprecated. It’s not recommended to use deprecated APIs; however, Resurface will attempt to fall back to applying surfaces as Textures in the event that surface inputs are removed.

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[Crazedbrick1]

Haha I was waiting for someone to make a plugin for this. I just have some questions.

1. Can we apply a surface to all sides of the part instantly?

2. Can we apply more than one surface to a side?

[cxmeels]

The answer to both those questions would be no. It’s pretty much a replica of the original tool.

[Crazedbrick1]

Is there a chance that you could add those features?

[GamersInternational (RIPWiiU3DSOnline0904)]

This looks great, I’ll definitely be trying this out, thanks @cxmeels!

[cxmeels]

It’s certainly doable. Perhaps the best way to go about that would be to use modifier keys, such as hold SHIFT to keep tool active after application and CTRL to apply to all sides?

[Crazedbrick1]

Wait you can do that?

My life is a lie and I’ve been tricked.

[Mad_Scientist99 (Tophat)]

I love it!

The only thing I would suggest is to make it so that the plugin does not deselect itself after one use - so you can keep it on to apply surfaces multiple times without selecting the plugin every time. It would replicate the similarity of this plugin to the original surface tool, plus it will make it easier to use!

[cxmeels]

I was not aware that the original tool didn’t deselect after using. I will look into adding that functionality, as well as the “apply all surfaces” option suggested by @Crazedbrick1!

[Toxstxr]

I’ve been needing this to be able to position weapon handles without going through the process of trial and error, thank you.

[cxmeels]

Update (0.0.2): Surface Tool now support continuous application and “apply all surfaces” to make applying surfaces even easier, as requested by @Crazedbrick1 and @Mad_Scientist99.

You will now be shown a list of keybinds in the top left of the viewport while the plugin is active.

N.B. Due to implications with Roblox plugins, you’ll first need to focus the viewport before you’ll see any physical representation that keybinds are active. You can do this by moving your camera/clicking within the viewport with the right mouse button.

Update via the Plugin Manager to receive the new features.

[SneakerDude2 (sneaker)]

I was just about to make a topic about not being able to use surfaces, but now I don’t need to.

[Its4Realzies]

tahnkyou sir!!! this is better than roblox one!

[anirudh851 (Ani)]

Is it still working? Seems to be bugged for me.
I would have sent a video but its saying that an error occured while uploading the file

[cxmeels]

I don’t seem to be having any issues with the tool in Studio. What exactly happens? Are you getting any errors in the output window relating to Surface Tool?

[anirudh851 (Ani)]

It was a random bug, fixed automatically. When I installed it the inventory api was facing degraded performance, that might be something related.

[Im_Andr3i (Andr3i)]

Thank you for making this Plugin, I wonder what’s the main reason why Roblox removed this Classic/Old Feature?

[cxmeels]

Update (0.0.3): @dukzae thanks for the bug report. Possibly due to loading order*, it was previously impossible to assign a keyboard shortcut to Resurface without the shortcut being cleared at the end of a Studio session.

v0.0.3 introduces a new PluginAction to enable assignment of a custom keyboard shortcut to the tool, which will persist across sessions. You can assign custom keyboard shortcuts via the File → Advanced → Customize Shortcuts... menu, and binding a shortcut the the “Surface Tool (Action)” action.

Update via the Plugin Manager to access this feature.

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*Edit: I have been informed that not being able to assign keyboard shortcuts to plugin buttons is a Studio bug.

[reygenne1]

i think you should be able to add additional mechanics like using the plugin on a model which surfaces every part in the model to make it more easier to redecorate and provide more usefulness than what surface tool had in mind

[cxmeels]

do you think it should follow the same controls as the existing studio dragger tools, where models are selected by default and ALT allows diving into individual parts?