almost 7 years ago from Powers Gray
What are some functions you wish Sketch had?
I have three:
• A modifier key for changing a shape's height or width that would make it grow from the top or left, instead of bottom and right.
• When selecting text and then entering the typeface menu, I wish Sketch would start the list at the font you have currently selected.
• Access to solid document colors while in the gradient panel
Curious to hear more :)
Ability to name colors in palettes
Access to solid colors in the gradient panel
Shared symbol libraries for teams
A flexible layout system similar to flexbox
I've got inside information that a layout system similar to flex box is coming soon to the Auto-Layout plugin :)
I was thinking about building something that would solve "Shared symbol libraries for teams"
It would look something like this:
Would something like this solve your problems? If yes, would you be willing to pay for it as a customer? If yes, how much? :)
Here's a quick mockup of the idea: http://imgur.com/a/7acqk
This exists already: Brand.ai and Craft Library both do this (though unfortunately they both break quite a lot).
Flexible layout similar to flexbox?. Check out the beta version for Auto Layour plug in. They did it, and it looks AWESOME. I've been playing with it for a while; and bugs aside, it may be very powerful. One of my friends wrote and article and created a video showing everything. ONce is live, I will pass it along. But you can always check it out on AutoLayout Facebook page
I've played with it, and it's pretty great, especially as a third party solution. I'd like to see something similar as a native solution.
Here ya go :) Responsive Flex Grid in Sketch using AutoLayout and Stack Groups https://medium.com/@alanontheweb/responsive-flex-grid-in-sketch-using-autolayout-and-stacked-groups-ec8cfdf5df3f#.6f7nigtcd
It's out :) Responsive Flex Grid in Sketch using AutoLayout and Stack Groups https://medium.com/@alanontheweb/responsive-flex-grid-in-sketch-using-autolayout-and-stacked-groups-ec8cfdf5df3f#.6f7nigtcd
"Access to solid colors in the gradient panel" +10000
It would be great if Sketch took type seriously. The current tools for styling text are a joke. TextEdit has more powerful typography tools.
Global colours (do correct me if I've missed this).
Text styles applied to a paragraph rather the text area. Seriously, this is a productivity killer.
Improve the typography (mixed line heights, more paragraph options, styles based on paragraphs) so designing long form content is possible.
…and for Sketch wish list bingo purposes, DARK UI! You are killing my eyes!
I use Sketch Palettes plugin for global colors https://github.com/andrewfiorillo/sketch-palettes
This is about loading and saving palettes not global colours.
I want to change a colour within a document palette then any instance of that colour changes. Would save a lot of time.
I just found this the other day.
https://medium.com/@clarklab/global-color-replacement-in-sketch-7e53c51cbde0#.8cla2lmmf
Great that there's a plugin to achieve this but it should be something native. So my 'Sketch Wish' still stands
I've been using the software professionally for only a few months, but quibbles aside, my number one wish is that I'd like to customize how zooming works.
With a Magic Mouse, command+scroll is way too easy to accidentally zoom when using various shortcuts. As a result, I'm constantly looking at my zoom level to make sure it's not sitting around at 105% or 95% unintentionally.
This is the sole reason I stopped using a Magic Mouse recently.
please continue...
Get yourself a Logitech mouse. I use an M705, but there are lots of good options.
The battery lasts forever, and you won't accidentally zoom in on interfaces—this includes Sketch and Google Maps.
It may not look as cool as a Magic Mouse, but it's worth the tradeoff.
Not recommending the M705, i had it and yes the battery lasted 2 years, but it's not good for every surface, after changing my desk, the mouse was unusable.
Now i have the MX Master
You have to do a keyboard command + scroll? You should try using AE with a magic mouse..
The best way to work for me is by using a mouse + trackpad (for navigating and zooming).
Fixed vs. Auto width for symbols would be Italian chef kissing his fingers
If I have a button symbol, I'd love if the button could auto-resize to fit the text contents if the override text is longer or shorter than the base text.
Oh yeah
On-canvas symbol overrides, please
Direct selection of multiple anchor points across different layers and groups (like Illustrator), without having to go into a "direct selection" mode first.
Sorry, I prefer not to change this. Perhaps via preferences, no ?
a million times, this. If there was a direct selection tool I would be in heaven.
ARROWS, a la Adobe Illustrator. Sketch arrows look jank AF.
Be able to apply different text styles to different parts of a text box, without having to break it up into small pieces.
Ex: Right now if I wan to apply the Title style to a text box, i select the tile and choose the style. Then if i select the next paragraph to make it bodycopy style, I lose the style I just applied to the title. To avoid this, I need to break the type box into two, one with only the title, and another the bodycopy, so if I make the title bigger, I need to realign the box with the copy to keep a consistent baseline.
Feel your pain!
Symbol states!
I actually like the dedicated Symbols page, but we really need a better way to organize it. Especially since moving small artboards is so hard, and symbols are naturally going to vary dramatically in size.
There's image replace, how about an image reload? I often do quick edits in Ps and find myself needing to just reload the same one because I keep the same img filename.
I would love vertical text centring options.
e.g. Top, Middle, Bottom
Currently text is only set to top. So when you have a symbol that might have 1 or 2 lines the text looses it vert centre position.
BRING BACK IN-PLACE EDIT FOR SYMBOLS ... PLEEEASE!
I'd love that to be an option in the preferences panel
So nobody wants a more powerful custom shortcuts system? The native macOS shortcuts have so many limitations.
I recommend Keyboard Maestro for better shortcuts, these can be synced via Dropbox too.
// that's all
• Find and replace colours, font styles etc • Less dependency on plugins or at least work on compatibility issues with popular plugins so they work with sketch updates • Dynamic buttons and containers • Ability to click and drag to select objects within a group • Don't exit a group when one item is deleted within it • Blending modes don't work very well. My favourite one in adobe is "soft light" and sketch's version is nothing like it, unless I'm doing it wrong? • Direct selection tool
Detachable and customisable tool panels a la Illustrator and Potatoshop
Global Color Swatches, like in Illustrator. So if you modify a swatch, all elements using that color are also updated.
I dream of it !
This is sort of a feature of InVision craft, but it is clumsy as heck and prone to easily breaking.
Use system color panel, "View" - "Show Colors", in the "Color Palettes" tab, click the gear icon to create new palettes.
The palettes file will saved in "~/Library/Colors/".
Oh, also... click and drag to select artboards
Features for tables and charts/graphs similar to the way that Keynote works. Would make wireframing phase a lot easier!
Th one with the line-height might be just an odd one for me - but I do web Interface Design and I find myself not being able to rely on line-height in sketch, especially when it comes to margins.
Sometimes I miss the scrollbar when I´m working with long artboards. Ability to have different text styles in a textfield (links underline)
ability to select a few artboards and export them as a separate sketch file.
Oh, how about be able to give folders different colors, so they are easier to identify
You can always use symbols and emojis in your layer, folder titles as on this example: https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/2000/1*eTGjQXz9cULDsBUiNkiE4A.png
Ability to save symbols, shared styles and text styles to the cloud for teams to share. #componentlibrary
Craft plugin is free, pretty solid and already does that https://www.invisionapp.com/craft
It would be nice to have the ability to create folders for pages. Not sure if I missed this one, but if anyone knows how to do this please let me know.
I just want to be able to move a marquee selection around by holding spacebar (like PS) :(
Access to solid document colors while in the gradient panel
Yes, I've thought this about 1000 times while working.
@Powers Gray - I think your first point exists in the latest Sketch update. Simply append R C or L to the end of your value.
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