How to make a hold E to open GUI in Roblox Studio

Introduction

In this tutorial, we will learn how to create a GUI in Roblox Studio that opens when the player holds the "E" key. This is achieved using a Proximity Prompt and a Remote Event. By following these steps, you’ll be able to add interactive elements to your Roblox games, enhancing the player experience.

Step 1: Create the Block and Proximity Prompt

1. Insert a Part:

   • Open Roblox Studio and create a new place.
   • In the Explorer panel, right-click on Workspace and select "Insert Object" > "Part."
   • Resize and position the part where you want the player to interact.

2. Add a Proximity Prompt:

   • Select the part you just created.
   • Right-click on it, go to "Insert Object" and choose "ProximityPrompt."
   • Set the properties of the Proximity Prompt (like ActionText and ObjectText) to customize the prompt appearance.

Step 2: Set Up the Remote Event

1. Create Remote Event:
   • In the Explorer panel, find "ReplicatedStorage."
   • Right-click on it and select "Insert Object" > "RemoteEvent."
   • Rename the Remote Event to "Opengui."

Step 3: Create the GUI

1. Design the GUI:

   • In the Explorer panel, right-click on StarterGui and select "Insert Object" > "ScreenGui."
   • Inside the ScreenGui, insert a Frame to serve as your GUI.
   • Customize the Frame (size, color, etc.) to fit your design.

2. Set the Frame Visibility:

   • Initially set the Frame's Visible property to false to hide it when the game starts.

Step 4: Create the Local Script

1. Insert Local Script:

   • Right-click on the Frame you created and select "Insert Object" > "LocalScript."
   • Add the following code to the Local Script:

   local RemoteEvent = game.ReplicatedStorage:WaitForChild("Opengui")
   
   RemoteEvent.OnClientEvent:Connect(function()
       script.Parent.Visible = true
   end)
   

   • This code makes the Frame visible when the Remote Event is triggered.

Step 5: Create the Regular Script

1. Insert Regular Script:

   • Right-click on the part with the Proximity Prompt and select "Insert Object" > "Script."
   • Add the following code to the Script:

   local RemoteEvent = game.ReplicatedStorage:WaitForChild("Opengui")
   local prox = script.Parent.ProximityPrompt
   
   prox.Triggered:Connect(function(player)
       RemoteEvent:FireClient(player)
   end)
   

   • This code triggers the Remote Event when the player interacts with the Proximity Prompt.

Step 6: Test Your GUI

1. Playtesting:
   • Click "Play" in Roblox Studio to test your game.
   • Approach the part with the Proximity Prompt and hold the "E" key.
   • The GUI should appear as expected.

Conclusion

You have successfully created a GUI in Roblox Studio that opens when the player interacts with a Proximity Prompt. This interactive feature can enhance gameplay and provide valuable information to players. As a next step, consider adding more features to your GUI or creating additional prompts for different interactions in your game. Happy scripting!