How do I import a script or schedule into Cinapse?
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- What's next for Cinapse? What new features are being developed?
- How is Cinapse different from the other scheduling programs? What does Cinapse do better?
- What if I have questions while using Cinapse? How do I send feedback?
- Does Cinapse work offline?
- Are you building BG Breakdowns?
- Can I import a Movie Magic Scheduling (MMS) file?
- How do I sign up for Cinapse?
- Is it simple to control access to my schedule files? Is there a limit to how big my team can be in Cinapse?
- Can I import a script?
- How hard is it to learn to use Cinapse? Is it a big learning curve?
- I already use a scheduling program. Why should I switch to Cinapse?
- Does Cinapse work on all computers and on all browsers? Can I use Cinapse on my iPad or tablet?
- How do I save Cinapse files?
- Why can't I generate a report?
- Can I recover a deleted or lost schedule?
- Why does Cinapse keep refreshing or won't load?
- Why aren't my changes syncing across my devices?
- Why is my Cinapse file slow, or "too large"?
- How do I book a demo or onboarding call with Cinapse?
- Does Cinapse create call sheets?
- Is Cinapse available in other languages? (Spanish, etc.)
- What file formats can I export from Cinapse? (PDF and CSV)
- What are Cinapse's support hours? How do I contact support?
- Does Cinapse use AI?
You can build a Cinapse schedule from an existing script or scheduling file instead of starting from scratch. Cinapse supports imports from Movie Magic Scheduling, Final Draft, Scriptation, a numbered script PDF, and SetHero (MMS PDF) conversions.
When you can import
- When you create a production. Importing is part of setting up a new production; choose your file during creation. Available on all plans.
- Into an existing production. On the Professional plan and above, you can also import a new script into a production you've already created.
Supported file types
Movie Magic Scheduling (.msd)
Importing a Movie Magic .msd file is fully self-serve. If your file was created in MMS 10, export it down to MMS 6 format first, then import the .msd into Cinapse.
Final Draft (.fdx / .fdr)
Import your Final Draft script directly to pull in your scenes and tagged elements.
Scriptation
In Scriptation, export your breakdown as a JSON file, then import that JSON into Cinapse to bring your tags and notes across. (Scriptation's CSV export is no longer supported; use JSON.)
Numbered script PDF
You can import a script as a PDF. For the best result it should be a numbered script; the PDF needs scene numbers so Cinapse can split it into scenes correctly.
SetHero (MMS PDF) conversion
If you have an MMS PDF template export, the SetHero MMS converter turns it into a JSON file that you can then import into Cinapse.
Good to know
- Starting a schedule by importing is available on every plan; importing into an existing production requires Professional or higher.
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