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The Script workspace in CineFlow is a first-class writing environment built for film production. You can draft a script from scratch, import an existing one, navigate scenes in the left panel, link scenes to your shot list, and export or share the finished document — all without leaving your project.

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Opening the script workspace

From your project sidebar, select Script. The workspace loads with a full-width editor in the centre, a scene navigator on the left, and a toolbar across the top for AI, import, export, share, and versioning actions.

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Writing a script

Click anywhere in the editor and start typing. The editor supports standard screenplay formatting. As you add content, CineFlow automatically detects scene headings and populates the left-hand scene navigator so you can jump between scenes instantly.
Scene headings are detected when they begin with common sluglines such as INT. or EXT.. Keep your headings in this format for the navigator to work correctly.

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Navigating scenes

The left panel lists every scene heading in order. Click any scene in the panel to scroll the editor to that scene immediately. This is especially useful on long scripts where scrolling would be slow. You can collapse the scene navigator to give yourself a wider writing surface by clicking the panel toggle in the toolbar.

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AI-assisted script generation

CineFlow’s AI can help you develop your script in several ways:
Paste or type a short production brief into the AI prompt field and click Generate. CineFlow produces a draft script based on your brief, which you can then edit freely.
Select one or more scenes in the navigator, open the AI panel, and choose Rewrite or Expand. The AI works only on the selected scenes, leaving the rest of your script untouched.
Paste unstructured notes or a treatment into the AI importer. CineFlow parses the text and converts it into properly formatted script scenes.
AI generation requires an internet connection and uses CineFlow’s cloud AI service. Generation time depends on the length of your brief and server load.

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Importing a script

If you already have a script in another format, you can bring it into CineFlow without retyping.
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Open the import dialog

Click Import in the toolbar and select PDF.
2

Upload your file

Choose a PDF from your computer. CineFlow extracts the text and converts it into editable script content.
3

Review and confirm

Check the preview for any formatting issues, then click Confirm import to replace the current editor content.
Importing a script replaces the current editor content. Create a snapshot first if you want to preserve your existing draft.

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Linking script scenes to shots

Once your shot list contains scenes, you can create a two-way link between a script scene and a shot list scene. In the scene navigator, click the link icon next to any scene. A dropdown shows the matching scenes from your shot list. Select the one you want to link. Linked scenes display a small indicator so you can see at a glance which script scenes have corresponding shots. This link is visible from the shot list side as well — toggling the script dock (Alt+\ on the Shot List page) lets you view the linked script scene while building shots.

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Snapshots and version history

CineFlow automatically tracks your script history through snapshots. You can also create manual snapshots at any milestone in your writing process.
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Create a snapshot

Click Snapshots in the toolbar, then click Save snapshot. Optionally add a label such as First draft or After table read.
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Browse snapshots

The Snapshots panel lists all saved versions in reverse chronological order. Click any snapshot to preview its content.
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Restore a snapshot

With a snapshot selected, click Restore. The editor loads the snapshot content. Your most recent unsaved work is automatically saved as a new snapshot before the restore, so nothing is lost.

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Exporting the script

To produce a shareable document, click Export in the toolbar. Choose your preferred format:
  • PDF — a formatted, print-ready screenplay document
  • Plain text — unformatted text for use in other tools
PDF exports count against your plan’s monthly export allowance. See your plan details in Settings → Billing for current limits.

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Sharing the script

You can share a read-only version of your script with anyone, even if they do not have a CineFlow account.
1

Open the share dialog

Click Share in the toolbar.
2

Create a link

Click Create link to generate a unique shareable URL.
3

Distribute the link

Copy the URL and send it to your collaborators. They can read the script in their browser without logging in.
4

Revoke when done

Open the share dialog and click Revoke to deactivate the link.