10 tips for working in Sketch



I recently use a Sketch, but already in delight from this program. So I thought about it and decided to combine in one article a few techniques that I use on a daily basis and that helped to increase the productivity of my work in Sketch.




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1. Copy styles between layers


⌘ + OPTION + C
⌘ + OPTION + V




the Copy styles between layers instead of copy and paste hex color codes.




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2. Moving layers up and down


⌘ + OPTION + ↑
⌘ + OPTION + ↓


Move the layers up and down in the layer list by using the shortcut instead of moving manually. Of course, sometimes it's easier to do it with the mouse, if, for example, the location where you want to move layers, is out of sight.



the easy move layers up and down using the shortcut ⌘+ALT+↑ or ↓.




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3. Tool color picker


CTRL + C


Use the tool color picker in Sketch to learn code of any color on the screen.






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4. The purpose of the different radii of the corners


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Useful trick to round only the corners. Top-left/Top-right/Bottom-right/Bottom-left.






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5. Symbol (symbol). Change in one place changes it everywhere.


Use symbols, use symbols, use symbols. A symbol is a group of layers, changing one changes all the rest.



the Pink folder in the layer list indicate that this symbol

Below is an example of a symbol. It considerably facilitates the process of working on the design, since lost is a waste of time to perform the same tasks.



the symbol (Symbol). Change in one place changes it everywhere.



the Create a character by clicking on the appropriate icon in the toolbar




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6. Customizing the toolbar


Click right mouse button on the toolbar to configure it.


Do not use the drop-down menu for the things you use most frequently. Customize your toolbar to have instant access to the most often used tools.



the just right click on the toolbar to configure it.



the might look Like your dashboard.




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7. Instant preview works on your iOS device


Download app Sketch Mirror to see how your work on your iPad or iPhone. It's just 279 RUB in the App Store. Useful in cases if you doubt that the button or the text will look too large or small on the device. Make sure your iOS device and computer are connected to the same wifi network.



the Open the app Sketch Mirror on your iPhone or iPad for instant viewing of your work




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8. Plugins


If you want to access the many useful plugins for Sketch, download sketch toolbox. It allows you to view the most popular plugins for Sketch. http://sketchtoolbox.com/
Here's a plugin I suggest you...

Plugin content generator


It allows you to generate fake content like avatars, names, and the like. https://github.com/timuric/Content-generator-sketch-plugin





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9. Presentation!


⌘ + .


If you want to show your design to someone, do it beautifully. Get rid of all the excess clicking on the “⌘ + .”.



the Use “⌘ + .”, to enter fullscreen mode




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10. The entry screen of the iPhone and iPad


It is not welcome to work in Sketch, but still very helpful...


You can record the screen of your iPhone or iPad using QuickTime. To do this, click File → New movie recording. Then click on the arrow to the right of the record button and choose iPhone or iPad. (Your device must be connected via USB).



the From the translator. For me, these tips were really very useful. To switch from Photoshop to Sketch, was also inspired by this article. Addictive to Sketch comes just one day's work on tutorials, which abound on the Internet. Everything is easier, clearer and faster. Good luck with your work! With all wishes and remarks about the translation please contact me in PM. Thank you!

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