Certain lined scenes may not automatically transfer due to formatting or changed script text in new revisions. If possible, those slates will convert to Standard Annotations. But if the underlying script text is drastically different or a scene is omitted entirely, the lining for those scenes won't transfer.

Have no fear — Transfer leaves the original draft untouched, so all your slates are still there. By following these steps, you can manually transfer them to your new draft.

How do I know if my lining was deleted?

Deleted lining will be noted on the Transfer Result screen and the Deleted Lining Annotation screen.

They're also listed in the Deleted Annotations window.

How to copy over lining that was deleted

1. Perform Editor Export for the deleted slates

Using the steps in How do I export my Lining as a PDF for my editor? perform an Editor Export in the original draft on the scenes that were deleted.

2. Copy & Paste the slates from Editor Export to the new draft

Once the exported document is created, tap (or right-click on Mac) the slate you want to copy. Select Copy.

Switch back to the new draft that had deleted lining after the transfer.

Tap and hold (or right-click on Mac) anywhere there is not an annotation to display the pop-up menu. Select Paste.

Your slate and lining are pasted into the new draft as a Converted Lining Annotation.

Moving and modifying the pasted slates

The new Converted Lining Annotation can be moved like any other annotation.

In the example below, text from scene three was merged into scene four. Copying the lining over keeps the original record of that coverage.

If you need to make changes to the lines, see What is converted Lining? for more on modifying Converted Lining.

What's Next

My lining slates were converted... what does that mean?

How do I transfer my lining notes?

How do I use Lining tools?

Updated on: 17/06/2026