How do you export a script to Movie Magic Scheduling?

Movie Magic Screenwriter allows you to export information about your script into Movie Magic Scheduling. Screenwriter will automatically export the Scene Headings and Character Names, however if you would like to learn how to export more information please view our "Breakdown a Script" online video tutorial.

Follow the steps below to export a Screenwriter script:

FOR MOVIE MAGIC SCREENWRITER 6+

1. Click Production > Breakdowns > Movie Magic Scheduling Export menu command, or use the File > Export to > Movie Magic Scheduling Export (.sex) menu command.
2. Note: If there are any errors in the script the program may attempt to correct them now.
3. Click OK.
4. The Production Breakdown: Scenes dialog box will appear. Make sure All Scenes is selected and click OK.
5. It will bring up a dialog box where you can save the exported file with the given name or a new name. The file will have a scheduling export extension (.sex). At the top of the dialog box select your Desktop.
6. Click Save.

FOR MOVIE MAGIC SCREENWRITER 2000 / 4.x

1. Click File > Print > Production Breakdowns.
2. Click OK. Note: If there are any errors in the script the program may attempt to correct them now.
3. In the Production Breakdowns window, select Movie Magic Scheduling file.
4. The Production Breakdown: Scenes dialog box will appear. Make sure All Scenes is selected and click OK.
5. It will bring up a dialog box where you can save the exported file with the given name or a new name. The file will have a scheduling export extension (.sex). At the top of the dialog box select your Desktop. Click Save.

The Screenwriter script has just been exported.

To import the file into Movie Magic Scheduling do the following:

1. Open Movie Magic Scheduling.
2. Go to the File menu and click New.
3. In the cascading menu, choose From Default Form or Pick A Form, depending on which you would like to use. A breakdown sheet will now appear and you will be in an untitled document.
4. Go to your File menu and click Import.
5. In the dialog box, select your Desktop, click on your exported script, and click Open. If you are having trouble navigating please see Window's Help.
6. The script you created will now be fully imported into your schedule.
7. Go to your File menu and click Save.
8. Name your schedule whatever you like and click Save.