UPDATING SCRIPTS
Learn how to upload a new version of your script when revisions come in.
WHEN TO UPDATE YOUR SCRIPT
Upload a new script version whenever you receive revised pages or a new draft. Martin will automatically compare the new version to your existing data and show you what changed.
TWO WAYS TO UPDATE
You can update your script from two places:
Option 1: From the Episodes Page
1. Go to your Episodes list
2. Find the episode you want to update
3. Click the ellipsis menu on the episode you want to update.
4. Click the "Update Script" option
[SCREENSHOT: Episodes page showing the Update Script button]
Option 2: From the Script Page
1. Open the episode's Script tab
2. Click "Update Script" in the top right
3. Click the 'Replace script' button
[SCREENSHOT: Script page showing the Update Script button location]
UPLOADING YOUR NEW SCRIPT
After clicking Update Script:
1. Upload your file: Drag and drop your PDF or click to browse
2. Enter the script details:
- Script Release Date: When this revision was released
- Color: The revision color (Blue, Pink, Yellow, etc.)
- Label: The script stage (Production, Table Read, etc.)
3. Click "Save"
[SCREENSHOT: Script upload dialog with fields filled in]
REVIEWING CHANGES
After the new script is processed, Martin shows you a summary of what changed:
- New scenes added to the script
- Removed scenes no longer in the script
- Modified scenes with updated content
- New characters that appeared
- New sets extracted from scene headings
[SCREENSHOT: Script update summary showing changes]
Review the changes and confirm to apply them to your episode.
TIPS
- Keep your revision colors in order - This helps your team track which version they're working from
- Update promptly - Uploading new revisions as they come in keeps your breakdown data current
- Check your scenes after updating - Verify that scene numbers and content look correct
NEED HELP?
If your script didn't parse correctly or you're seeing unexpected results, check the Script Upload guide for troubleshooting tips.