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Can I turn off the three dots on the top of my iPad?
Can I turn off the three dots at the top of my iPad screen? Unfortunately, no. In the upgrade to iPadOS 15, Apple completely redesigned Multitasking, the feature which enables the use of two or more apps, side-by-side. There is now a ... on the top of every app window and unfortunately, Apple has not yet provided a way to disable it.  What's Next Is Scriptation available for Mac? What are Layers and how do I use them? [What is
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How can I print my script?
Printing your script is easy, and can be done from right within Scriptation. The first step to printing your file is making sure that your Layers are set how you would like them to be printed. On the Top Toolbar, tap the Layers icon. The Layer that you are currently working in is denoted with the pencil icon, and will print in full color. Layer(s) viewed in the bac
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How do I export my script?
Whether you want to send notes to your team or just email them to yourself, Scriptation has options. Press the Share icon on the Top Toolbar to open a menu of sharing and exporting options. From the drop down menu, you can make selections about specific pa
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How does Scriptation handle watermarks?
My script has a watermark. Will Scriptation still work? Absolutely! Scriptation is optimized to handle scripts and the script revision process, so things will still run smoothly with any properly created watermark. Tips for successful watermarks: Watermarks should be a Vector image, not Text. The watermarked PDF must be exported as Non-Flattened. Commonly used software like Final Draft and Adobe, or documen
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How do I check which Apple ID is logged into my device?
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.  pieces of data... Identifiers: Anonymous Device IDs, as assigned by Apple, are a necessity of App Store subscriptions. In no way can be this ID be traced back to you per
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Can I transfer notes with a One Liner schedule?
Does Scriptation work with One Liners? Yes! While Scriptation is optimized for note taking and note transfer with scripts, you can easily import a PDF one-liner, to take notes on it alongside your script and other production documents. And anytime a new schedule is distributed, you can [transfer](/en/article/ho
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Can I count or break a script into Eighths?
Does Scriptation have an 1/8th page tool? We know how useful it would be to divide a script into 8th pages, or even count 8ths for a breakdown within Scriptation. While these aren't feature we currently have, adding a ruler overlay is on our development list for the future! =) What's Next Can I create a breakdown in Scriptation? [Can I transfer notes with a One Liner schedule?](/en/article/can-i-transfer-notes-with-a-one-li
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How do I hide the How To toolbar?
Looking to hide the Tutorials / "How To" toolbar? It's easy. Tap the File Browser. At the bottom of the window, tap Settings. From within the Preferences heading, toggle on the swi
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How does Scriptation work with Scenechronize?
How does Scriptation interface with Scenechronize? Scriptation is fully compatible with Scenechronize! Easily import your PDFs into Scriptation to take advantage of our industry-leading toolkit, including Layers and Note Transfer. Watermarked script? No problem! Scriptation is designed to handle [watermarks](/en/a
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Are there any Scriptation best practices?
What are some of the recommended practices for using Scriptation? To optimize your Scriptation experience, and ensure the safest storage for your data, here's a few things to keep in mind. Sync with Dropbox: We strongly recommend using Dropbox over every other cloud provider. Reason
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How do I change the Natural Drawing setting?
My marker is writing like calligraphy. What happened to the pen style? Natural Drawing is an annotation preference designed to provide more expressive writing for the Pen/Marker tool that more closely mimics a traditional pen or pencil. Below shows the same note taken with Natural Drawing ON and OFF. When turned ON, lineweight varies with writing pressure, and the ends of lines feather away. When turne
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Why is my pricing different?
Why is my subscription pricing different from what's advertised? Scriptation Industry Pro pricing is most often advertised in USD as $12.99/month or $77.99/year. However, pricing may vary based on an individual users' App Store country and region, with the actual pricing (and currency) displayed in the App Store at the time of purchase. Keep in mind, Apple subscription prices are fixed for each region at the time they're set. All cu
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I'm a beta tester. How do I submit feedback?
I'm a Scriptation beta tester. How do I submit feedback? Thank you so much for being a Scriptation beta tester. Your comments and expertise are what allows us to continuously develop and improve the app. If you have feedback on a beta, there's three different ways to submit it using Apple's TestFlight system. General Comments For general comments and suggestions, tap the Send Beta Feedback button on the main Scriptation TestfFlight page. This will create an email using the nati
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How do I manage my individual Scriptation account?
How do I manage my Scriptation account? Individual Scriptation accounts are managed through your Apple ID. For our most common account related questions, click on a link below. I purchased Industry Pro. How do I activate on all of my devices? [How do I check which Apple ID is logged into my device? Click here.](/en/
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I'm a beta tester. How do I get started?
I'm a Scriptation beta tester. How do I download the app? Thank you so much for being a Scriptation beta tester. Your comments and expertise are what allows us to continuously develop and improve the app. =) First, you’ll receive an email inviting you to download the newest build. Tap the link to TestFlight.  What's Next How to add Facing Pages to your script How do I Transfer my notes? [What are Layers and how do I use them?](/en/article/wha
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How do I enter the Showcase Script Competition?
How do I submit my screenplay to the Scriptation Showcase? Scriptation Showcase is a screenwriting competition that circulates winners’ scripts to Hollywood directors, showrunners, executives, and producers. 15 scripts will be featured for a full year within Scriptation, providing exposure to professionals on thousands of film and TV
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How do I use the Storyboard templates?
How do I access the Storyboard templates? Scriptation offers a library of Storyboard templates for use across all of your files. Here's how to get started! Tap the **File Brow
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Where are the results of the Showcase Script Contest?
Where can I find the results of the Scriptation Showcase Script Competition? The Scriptation Showcase quarter finalists, finalists and winners are first always announced first on the Scriptation Blog. You can also stay tuned for upcoming contest announcements by subscribing to our newsletter and following our Instagram, [Twitter](https://
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Can Scriptation be open in multiple windows?
Can I have multiple windows of Scriptation open at the same time? Currently, no. =( For now, check out iPad Multitasking, and annotate one document in Scriptation while viewing a copy of your second file in the native Files app. What's Next [How do I use Compare Scrip
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Can I rotate my script pages?
Can I rotate my script pages? It is not currently possible to rotate pages, or change page orientation from landscape / portrait as doing so would adversely affect the ability to transfer notes between drafts. We recommend setting up your pages prior to the import into Scriptation. As a workaround, try taking a screencap of your page, and rotate the image using Apple's nat
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How do I remove a Photo from a Storyboard?
How do I delete an image from a Storyboard template? One limitation of fillable form technology is that it's currently not possible within Scriptation to clear a single image field! However, you can easily reset all of the form fields by navigating to the Storyboards folder. Then within the ... menu of your file, tap Remove local file. Once removed, you can re-download a clean template by tapping the filename. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea87
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How do I give Scriptation as a gift?
Looking to give the gift of Scriptation? It's easy with Apple Gift Cards! Using an Apple Gift Card, it's easy for your gift recipient to subscribe to Scriptation on their own device. All they have to do is redeem the Gift Card, like this. What's Next [How to
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