Question 1

What are Layers, and how do I use them?

Accepted Answer

Layers are one of Scriptation's most powerful features. Think of them as transparent overlays on top of your script — each Layer holds a set of annotations you can show, hide, color, reorder, and share independently. Use them to separate your notes by department, meeting, draft, or workflow.

To open Layers, tap the Layers icon on the Top Toolbar.

| ✅ TIP: If the Layers icon isn't showing in the Top Toolbar, touch or click the plus sign on the right side to show additional icons. To pin it permanently, see Customizing the Top Toolbar.

Adding a Layer

In the Layers sidebar, tap + Add Layer, name it, and tap Save. In this example, we're creating a Layer for the Art Department's notes:

The Active Layer

The Active Layer is the one currently being edited — any annotations you make go into this Layer until you switch. It's marked with a pencil icon in the Layers sidebar, and the Layer name is bold:

To switch the active Layer, tap a different Layer's label in the sidebar. The Layer with the pencil is the only one whose annotations can be edited; annotations o

Question 2

How do I use Tagging?

Accepted Answer

Scriptation's Tagging tools let you break down a script for production and easily share the work product with the appropriate people. Activate Tagging Mode to assign categories to your annotation tools, then export that information into PDF or CSV reports. Tags transfer like every other annotation, so it's the best way to track elements essential to you through every script revision.

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|| 📝 NOTE: Tagging is an Industry Pro feature.

Getting Started

With your script open, touch Tagging on the Top Toolbar to enter Tagging Mode.

| ✅ TIP: If the Tagging icon isn't showing in the Top Toolbar, touch or click the plus sign on the right side to show additional icons. To pin it permanently, see Customizing the Top Toolbar.

Any of the annotation tools can be used to tag text from the script. Text boxes, sticky notes, images, and stamps can be inserted and tagged as well.

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Question 3

Importing and Opening Scripts in Scriptation

Accepted Answer

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|| 📝 NOTE: Scriptation can only open PDF files. If you're using a standard screenwriting program such as Final Draft or Writer Duet, save or export the script as a PDF — that's the file you'll be bringing into Scriptation.

Import on iPad / iPhone

Open the PDF from its current location, tap the Share icon at the top right, then tap Import from Scriptation. This Apple article shows how to edit the favorites row to add the Scriptation icon.

| ✅ TIP: If you don't see Scriptation in the row of favorites, swipe left and tap More. The full list of apps will be displayed; tap Scriptation. If you still don't see Scriptation, keep in mind that it will only appear for PDF files.

From the Import screen, you can navigate within your Cloud or local folders. Once you've landed on the intended destination, tap Select.

|| 📝 NOTE: Cloud storage is a Scriptation Industry Pro feature.

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Question 4

How do I check which Apple ID is logged into my device?

Accepted Answer

Need to check which Apple ID is logged into your device?

On any Apple device, all subscriptions are linked through your Apple ID.

Therefore, if an Industry Pro subscription is working on one device but not on another, it's possible that the two devices are logged in with separate Apple IDs. Here's how to check.

iPad / iPhone

Tap the Apple Settings icon from your device's home screen;
Tap on Your Name/Photo in the upper left corner;
The email address on the top right is the Apple ID that is currently logged into your device. The other devices that share that Apple ID are shown on the bottom of the window. To sign in with a different Apple ID, click Sign Out at the bottom right.

Mac

Click the System Preferences (Apple Settings) icon;
Click Apple ID — it's the first menu item in the left-hand panel;
The email address at the top left of the window is the Apple ID that is currently logged into your device. The other devices that share that Apple ID are shown as well below. To sign in with a different Apple ID, click Sign Out at the bottom right.

What's Next

How do I check my subscription status? What happens if I take a break from my subscription? [How do

Question 5

An Overview of the Annotation Toolbar

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The Annotation Toolbar has these tools:

The toolbar will expand or contract depending on screen size and device orientation. If you don't see a tool icon you need, it might be combined with another tool's icon — these combination icons have a caret in the lower-right corner.

Tool Functions

Text Marking

Text Highlight — highlight text;
Underline — underline text;
Squiggle — underline text with a squiggly line;
Strikethrough — cross out text.

Typing

Text — enter notes using a keyboard, Scribble, or voice;
Note — insert a collapsible text note.

Ink

Drawing — free write or draw with ink;
Freeform Highlight — write or draw with a highlighter.

Shapes

Arrow — draw an arrow;
Line — draw a line;
Rectangle — draw a square or a rectangle;
Ellipse — draw a circle or an ellipse.

Media

Image — insert an image;
Sound — insert a recorded audio clip;
Timecode — insert a

Question 6

How do I transfer my notes?

Accepted Answer

When you receive a new draft of your script, Scriptation's Note Transfer moves every annotation from your previous draft to the new one — in seconds, in the right places.

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Here's a common scenario. You have a draft of a script marked up with all your notes — let's call it the Studio Draft. Ding — that's your email, and the Network Draft just arrived. Here's how to bring all of your notes into the new draft.

Select the previous draft you want to transfer your notes from. For this example, we'll select "AotTB - Studio Draft":

The Transfer Annotations window now appears, showing the cover pages of both the previous and new drafts, with an arrow pointing in the direction notes will be transferred.

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