Execute Script

Introduction

Execute Script (Tools -> Execute Script) is a feature in Roblox Studio that allows you to run scripts in Roblox using an existing Lua file on your computer.

Creating a script file (on Windows XP)

1. Go in to the My Documents folder
2. Right-click on a blank spot, go into New, and click New Text Document

1. Open (double-click) the new file
2. Write the code in Notepad. Example:

   print("Hello World!")
   

3. Save the file

Running a script

1. Open Roblox Studio
2. Make a new place (File -> New), or open an existing place (File -> Open)
3. Go to Tools -> Execute Script, find the file you created
4. Click "Open"

Congratulations! You just ran your first script using Execute Script!

See also

• Command Bar
• Script