Import your existing Scripts
If you have existing scripts you wish to convert to the Practical Scriptwriter FSC file format
you can use our free script converter.
Before you do,
please read the following:
- The converter expects the script to have an approximate screenplay layout.
- Only the RTF file format is supported at present.
- You will need to install version 3.5 of the .Net Framework. Free from Microsoft, but quite a large download. You will be prompted to install it if you don't already have it
- This converter is free and supplied 'as is' and is not supported
- Not all variations of the rtf format are supported
- This is not a fully automatic converter, some manual effort may be required
The accuracy of the converter depends on the layout of your script. The following points increase the accuracy.
A little work on the RTF file before you convert it will save time later.
1. Make sure your Scene Headers start with "INT." or "EXT." and are not numbered.
2. Make sure Parentheticals are on a separate line.
3. Make sure all character names are in all capital letters.
4. If dialogue is split with a parenthetical, make sure the characters name is present for the resumed dialogue
For example
If you have this..
WOLF
Well, lets hurry then.
(Sweetly)
You go this way,and
I'll go the other way
Change it to this
WOLF
Well, lets hurry then.
WOLF
(Sweetly)
You go this way,and
I'll go the other way
This is simply for the converter to attempt to assign dialogue to a particular character.
5. "Side by Side" dialogue is not supported. Split it into consecutive dialogue entries.
6. Don't import the title sheet/contact details. These are handled separately by Practical Scriptwriter.
The Next Steps
Firstly, download the converter from
here
Read the tutorial
here
Optionally, if you want to check the converter is installed correctly, you can download our sample file as a rich text document
here
