Learn how to navigate Martin and understand how your production data connects.

Main Navigation Tabs

When you open an episode, you'll see several tabs across the top:

Script Tab
View your uploaded script with:
- Full script text
- Scene headings highlighted
- Ability to add notes and elements by highlighting text
- Script version badge showing color and date

Scenes Tab
A table view of all scenes in your episode:
- Scene numbers
- Scene headings (INT/EXT, location, time)
- Page counts
- Associated characters
- Scene descriptions
- Ability to edit scene details
- Connect scenes to physical filming locations

Characters Tab

All characters extracted from your script:
- Character names
- Number of scenes they appear in
- Character descriptions
- Linked elements (props, costumes specific to them)
- Export character reports

Sets Tab

Locations extracted from scene headings:
- Set names (e.g., "JOY'S HOUSE")
- INT/EXT designation
- DAY/NIGHT information
- Scene counts
- Ability to link to physical filming locations

Notes Tab

Collaborative notes system:
- All notes for this episode
- Filter by status, visibility, or department
- Kanban board view for organization
- Add notes to specific scenes or script lines

Understanding Sets vs Locations

This is an important distinction in Martin:

Sets

Sets are extracted directly from your script's scene headings.

Example scene heading: `INT. JOY'S HOUSE - DAY`
- Set name: "JOY'S HOUSE"
- INT/EXT: Interior
- Time: DAY

Sets represent narrative locations in your story.

Locations

Locations are physical filming addresses that you enter manually.

Example: "Central Park, New York, NY 10024"

Locations represent where you'll actually film.

### Connecting Sets to Locations


One physical location can host multiple sets:
- Location: "123 Main Street, Los Angeles"
- Set: "JOY'S HOUSE - KITCHEN"
- Set: "JOY'S HOUSE - BEDROOM"
- Set: "NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE"

In the Scenes tab, click Edit Scene to connect a scene's set to a physical filming location.

## How Data Connects

Understanding the relationship between data in Martin:

```
PROJECT
↓
SEASON (episodic only)
↓
EPISODE/UNIT
↓
SCRIPT → SCENES → CHARACTERS
↓ ↓
SETS ELEMENTS
↓
LOCATIONS
```

**Key connections:**
- **Scripts** contain **Scenes**
- **Scenes** take place at **Sets** and feature **Characters**
- **Sets** can be filmed at **Locations** (physical addresses)
- **Elements** (props, costumes, etc.) are associated with **Scenes** and **Characters**
- **Notes** can be attached to **Scenes** or specific script lines

## Sidebar Navigation

The left sidebar provides quick access to:

Current Project
- Click to switch projects or create a new one

Dashboard
- Return to episodes list

Account
- Your profile and settings

Project Settings (if you have admin access)
- Edit project information
- Manage team members
- Invite collaborators

Quick Actions

Throughout Martin, look for these common actions:

+ Add Button: Create new items (episodes, elements, notes)
⋮ Menu Button: Additional options (edit, delete, export)
Edit Icon: Modify existing items
Export Icon: Generate reports

Switching Between Episodes

Click the **Episodes** or **Dashboard** link in the sidebar to return to your episodes list, then select a different episode.

Switching Between Projects

1. Click your current project name at the top of the sidebar
2. Select a different project from the list, or
3. Click **Create New Project** to start a new production

Next Steps

Now that you understand the workspace:
- Learn about [Working with Elements](./04-working-with-elements.md)
- Discover the [Notes System](./05-notes.md)
- Explore [Reports & Exports](./09-reports-and-exports.md)