Import Script

Overview

The Import Script feature lets you upload and parse existing screenplay documents so you can start editing and planning in ACT 3 AI without retyping. It automatically converts industry‑standard formats into the Editor’s structured script view.

Supported Formats

• **Final Draft (.fdx)**
• **Plain Text (.txt)** with Fountain or Markdown screenplay syntax
• **PDF (.pdf)** (text‑based only; images/hand‑written pages not supported)

How It Works

1. Click the **Import Script** button in the main navigation or on the Editor’s start screen.
2. Select your file or drag‑and‑drop into the upload area.
3. ACT 3 AI parses scene headings, character names, dialogue, and action lines.
4. Review the auto‑mapped elements in a preview dialog; make corrections if needed.
5. Confirm to load the structured script into the Editor, ready for writing, shot planning, and AI enhancements.

Preview & Validation

• **Element Mapping** – See a side‑by‑side list of parsed elements (Scenes, Characters, Dialogue).
• **Error Highlighting** – Lines that failed to parse (e.g., unusual formatting) appear in red; click to edit raw text.
• **Character Extraction** – Unique character names auto‑populate the Cast and Characters pages for quick assignment.

Integration with Workflow

• **Immediate Linking** – Imported scripts link to storyboards, shot prompts, and timeline slots as soon as they load.
• **Auto‑Tagging** – Script elements are tagged with metadata (scene number, shot count) to drive scheduling and budget estimates.
• **Version Control** – Each import creates a new script version in the project’s history for easy rollback and comparison.

Tips & Troubleshooting

• For best results, use a text‑based PDF or native FDX/CELTX/FPI file.
• Avoid PDFs that contain scanned images—text extraction will not work.
• If character names merge with action lines, edit them in the preview dialog before import.
• Re-run **Import Script** any time you update the source file; new versions appear as separate script drafts in your project.

See Also

• Editor
• Characters
• Cast

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