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= Export Script =
== Overview ==
== Overview ==
The '''Export Script''' feature lets you take the screenplay you’ve built or edited in ACT 3 AI and save it as industry‑standard files. Use it to share drafts with collaborators, import into other tools, or prepare for production.
The '''[[Export_Script|Export Script]]''' feature in [[ACT3AI|ACT 3 AI]] lets you save and share your project’s screenplay in professional or portable formats. 
It preserves the full structure — including [[Acts|acts]], [[Scenes|scenes]], [[Shots|shots]], [[Story_Beats|beats]], and [[Annotations|annotations]] — so you can collaborate with external teams, import into editing suites, or archive your work.


== Supported Formats ==
== Where to Find It ==
* **Final Draft (.fdx)** – Fully formatted for professional screenwriting software.   
* From the [[Editor|Editor]]: **File → Export → Script**.   
* **Celtx (.ctsx)** – Compatible with the Celtx pre‑production suite. 
* From the [[Build_Video|Build Video]] or [[Render_Queue|Render Queue]] screen, click **Export Script** under Deliverables.
* **Fade In (.fpi)** – Ready for use in Fade In script editor. 
* **Fountain (.fountain)** – Plain‑text screenplay format for easy version control. 
* **PDF (.pdf)** – Paginated, print‑ready version with scene numbering. 
* **Plain Text (.txt)** – Unformatted text dump, suitable for quick notes or analysis.


== How to Export ==
== Supported Export Formats ==
# Open your script in the Editor and confirm you’re viewing the desired version. 
* '''[[Final_Draft|Final Draft (FDX)]]''' – industry-standard format for professional productions.   
# Click the **Export** icon in the toolbar (or choose **File → Export Script**).   
* '''[[Fountain|Fountain]]''' – plain-text screenplay syntax for portability.   
# In the dialog, select your desired output format from the dropdown list.   
* '''[[Markdown_Support|Markdown]]''' – structured with headings for acts/scenes.   
# Adjust export options (e.g., include version watermark, choose page size for PDF).   
* '''[[PDF_Export|PDF]]''' – styled script for printing or review. 
# Click **Download** to save the file to your computer, or **Send to** to share via integrated cloud or email services.
* '''[[Plain_Text|TXT]]''' – raw text output for quick sharing or AI processing.


== Export Options ==
== Export Options ==
* **Watermark & Draft Stamp** – Toggle on/off a “Draft” or date watermark.   
When exporting, you can choose to include:
* **Page Setup** – Choose page size (US Letter, A4) and margins when exporting PDF.   
* '''Scene Numbers''' – retain or re-number scenes for production drafts. 
* **Metadata Inclusion** – Optionally embed project title, author name, and version number.   
* '''Acts & Beats''' – include [[Acts|act]] headings and [[Story_Beats|beat]] markers. 
* **Character Breakdown** – Include a character appearance report at the end of the document.
* '''Annotations & Comments''' – export internal [[Annotations|annotations]] from [[Collaboration|collaborators]]. 
* '''Character Lists''' – attach a full [[Characters|character]] breakdown with [[Digital_Actors|digital actor]] mapping.   
* '''Shot Details''' – include [[Shots|shot]] prompts, camera notes, and [[Top_Down_View|blocking]] diagrams. 
 
== How to Use ==
# Open your project in the [[Editor|Editor]]. 
# Go to **File → Export → Script** or select from the [[Build_Video|Build Video]] summary. 
# Pick your desired format: [[Final_Draft|FDX]], [[Fountain]], [[Markdown_Support|Markdown]], [[PDF_Export|PDF]], or [[Plain_Text|TXT]]. 
# Choose export options (scene numbers, annotations, beats, etc.). 
# Click '''Export''' to download the file or send it directly to linked drives (see [[Integrations|Integrations]]). 
 
== Best Practices ==
* Use [[Script_Editor|Script Editor]] to ensure clean formatting before exporting.   
* Lock scenes in [[Timeline|Timeline]] to prevent changes after final draft creation. 
* For collaboration with film crews, export in [[Final_Draft|FDX]] with [[Characters|character list]] and [[Shots|shot notes]]. 
* When publishing online, use [[PDF_Export|PDF]] for consistent styling across devices.
 
== Integration Tips ==
* Export [[Final_Draft|FDX]] to collaborate with screenwriters in Final Draft or Celtx. 
* Use [[Fountain|Fountain]] for version control in Git or markdown-based workflows.   
* Send [[Markdown_Support|Markdown]] or [[Plain_Text|TXT]] to [[AI_Wizard|AI Wizard]] for future re-generation or adaptation.
 
== Troubleshooting ==
* '''Missing formatting''' → Ensure [[Script_Editor|script]] formatting follows industry scene heading and dialogue standards. 
* '''Characters not recognized''' → Check [[Characters|character names]] are uppercase in the script. 
* '''Beats not showing''' → Enable “Include Beats” during export. 
* '''Annotations missing''' → Tick “Export Annotations” in the options menu.


== Integration with Workflow ==
== Credits & Storage ==
* **Version Control** – Each export can be tagged as a new version in the project history for comparison.   
* Exporting text formats is free.   
* **Collaboration** – Share exported files with writers, producers, or talent using the built‑in email or cloud links.   
* PDF and enhanced exports may use minimal [[Credit_System|credits]] if they require AI formatting cleanup.   
* **Production Prep** – Use exported PDFs to send to production teams, storyboard artists, and vendors.


== Tips & Troubleshooting ==
== Privacy & Rights ==
* For best compatibility, export to .fdx when sharing with other screenwriting applications. 
* Exported scripts contain only the project text — no video assets.   
* Use Fountain or plain text for script diffing and version control in Git.   
* Ensure you have rights to all material before sending to third parties; see [[Documentation|Documentation]] → Legal/Usage.
* If PDF pagination doesn’t match expectations, adjust margins in the Page Setup before exporting. 
* Re-export anytime you make script edits—exports do not update automatically after the initial download.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Import Script]]   
* [[Import_Script|Import Script]]   
* [[Editor]]   
* [[Script_Editor|Script Editor]]   
* [[Version History]]   
* [[AI_Wizard|AI Wizard]]   
* [[Characters]] / [[Digital_Actors|Digital Actors]] 
* [[Storyboard_Panels|Storyboard & Panels]] / [[Top_Down_View|Top-Down View]] 
* [[Timeline|Timeline]] 
* [[Build_Video|Build Video]] 
* [[Credit_System|Credit System]] / [[Billing_Model|Billing Model]]


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Revision as of 09:02, 15 August 2025

Export Script

Overview

The Export Script feature in ACT 3 AI lets you save and share your project’s screenplay in professional or portable formats. It preserves the full structure — including acts, scenes, shots, beats, and annotations — so you can collaborate with external teams, import into editing suites, or archive your work.

Where to Find It

Supported Export Formats

  • Final Draft (FDX) – industry-standard format for professional productions.
  • Fountain – plain-text screenplay syntax for portability.
  • Markdown – structured with headings for acts/scenes.
  • PDF – styled script for printing or review.
  • TXT – raw text output for quick sharing or AI processing.

Export Options

When exporting, you can choose to include:

  • Scene Numbers – retain or re-number scenes for production drafts.
  • Acts & Beats – include act headings and beat markers.
  • Annotations & Comments – export internal annotations from collaborators.
  • Character Lists – attach a full character breakdown with digital actor mapping.
  • Shot Details – include shot prompts, camera notes, and blocking diagrams.

How to Use

  1. Open your project in the Editor.
  2. Go to **File → Export → Script** or select from the Build Video summary.
  3. Pick your desired format: FDX, Fountain, Markdown, PDF, or TXT.
  4. Choose export options (scene numbers, annotations, beats, etc.).
  5. Click Export to download the file or send it directly to linked drives (see Integrations).

Best Practices

  • Use Script Editor to ensure clean formatting before exporting.
  • Lock scenes in Timeline to prevent changes after final draft creation.
  • For collaboration with film crews, export in FDX with character list and shot notes.
  • When publishing online, use PDF for consistent styling across devices.

Integration Tips

  • Export FDX to collaborate with screenwriters in Final Draft or Celtx.
  • Use Fountain for version control in Git or markdown-based workflows.
  • Send Markdown or TXT to AI Wizard for future re-generation or adaptation.

Troubleshooting

  • Missing formatting → Ensure script formatting follows industry scene heading and dialogue standards.
  • Characters not recognized → Check character names are uppercase in the script.
  • Beats not showing → Enable “Include Beats” during export.
  • Annotations missing → Tick “Export Annotations” in the options menu.

Credits & Storage

  • Exporting text formats is free.
  • PDF and enhanced exports may use minimal credits if they require AI formatting cleanup.

Privacy & Rights

  • Exported scripts contain only the project text — no video assets.
  • Ensure you have rights to all material before sending to third parties; see Documentation → Legal/Usage.

See Also

Contact Us if you have any problems using our product, or if you have questions.

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