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by KenTech
Jun 01, 2011 8:07 am
Forum: Using Screenwriter
Topic: What could this be?? MMS won't open...
Replies: 15
Views: 32876

Re: What could this be?? MMS won't open...

Yes. Screenwriter 2000 (version 4) requires a printer driver be listed in the Control Panel. It uses that to obtain the proper paper size to calculate the margins against. You do not need a physical printer hooked up. To me, it sounds like you have recently uninstalled a printer and somehow it disab...
by KenTech
May 31, 2011 2:10 pm
Forum: Using Screenwriter
Topic: Capitals Tweak
Replies: 4
Views: 14971

Re: Capitals Tweak

Make sure that following options are both enabled under Tools > Options > Spelling:

  • Spell Check as you type
  • Auto-Capitalize > Sentences

As long as both of those are enabled, the program capitalizes the second word of a sentence when the first word is deleted.
by KenTech
May 31, 2011 8:23 am
Forum: Using Screenwriter
Topic: print quality on title page
Replies: 1
Views: 11210

Re: print quality on title page

If you are on Mac, try switching the font of the text boxes on the title page from Courier New to Courier and see if that helps.
by KenTech
May 31, 2011 8:22 am
Forum: Using Screenwriter
Topic: Capitals Tweak
Replies: 4
Views: 14971

Re: Capitals Tweak

Are you on Mac or Windows?
by KenTech
May 03, 2011 7:38 am
Forum: Using Screenwriter
Topic: Problems with RTF import/export
Replies: 9
Views: 25318

Re: Problems with RTF import/export

Putting aside the title, note and shot elements, do action, character name/dialogue and scene heading elements get messed up upon re-importng?
by KenTech
May 02, 2011 12:44 pm
Forum: Using Screenwriter
Topic: Problems with RTF import/export
Replies: 9
Views: 25318

Re: Problems with RTF import/export

Thanks Ken. Unchecking "most aggressive interpretation" gives slightly better results, but still a mess I'm afraid. Some elements won't export as styles at all (Shot, Title, Note), and the text associated with them gets assigned to other styles, apparently at random. Then there are furthe...
by KenTech
May 02, 2011 10:15 am
Forum: Using Screenwriter
Topic: Problems with RTF import/export
Replies: 9
Views: 25318

Re: Problems with RTF import/export

I am the tech that you emailed with. This morning, I've tried exporting to RTF, saving the RTF in Word and re-importing. The only element that I seem to have an issue with is the SHOT element. What happens if you uncheck "Use most aggressive interpretation..." on the import window?
by KenTech
Feb 14, 2011 8:54 am
Forum: Using Screenwriter
Topic: Difficulties from switching from Final Draft...
Replies: 10
Views: 39053

Re: Difficulties from switching from Final Draft...

Check your paper size under File > Print Setup. Sounds like it might be set to "photo" or some other strange paper size.
by KenTech
Jan 26, 2011 11:02 am
Forum: Using Screenwriter
Topic: Difficulties from switching from Final Draft...
Replies: 10
Views: 39053

Re: Difficulties from switching from Final Draft...

First and foremost, thanks for getting back to me. Screenwriter is already set up to use TAB and RETURN as the primary keys. TAB will take you to a Character Name and RETURN will take you to Action (or Dialgue from a Character Name). Pressing SHIFT+9 will insert a Parenthetical which is used for di...
by KenTech
Jan 20, 2011 9:07 am
Forum: Using Screenwriter
Topic: Difficulties from switching from Final Draft...
Replies: 10
Views: 39053

Re: Difficulties from switching from Final Draft...

Screenwriter is already set up to use TAB and RETURN as the primary keys. TAB will take you to a Character Name and RETURN will take you to Action (or Dialgue from a Character Name). Pressing SHIFT+9 will insert a Parenthetical which is used for directions within a dialogue. On Mac, you can set up i...
by KenTech
Dec 15, 2010 5:01 pm
Forum: Using Screenwriter
Topic: How do I change the style of...
Replies: 1
Views: 6304

Re: How do I change the style of...

Unfortunately, Movie Magic Screenwriter does not have the ability to use Smart Quotes at this time, only standard quotation marks and commas.
by KenTech
Nov 29, 2010 11:45 am
Forum: Using Screenwriter
Topic: Problems importing scripts
Replies: 3
Views: 9804

Re: Problems importing scripts

Can you try uploading the RTF again? The board is set to accept that file type. How large of a file is it? What happens when you try to upload?

Also, have you tried importing a plain text file instead of RTF to see if it's any better?
by KenTech
Nov 29, 2010 11:29 am
Forum: Using Screenwriter
Topic: How do I get smooth scroll back?
Replies: 1
Views: 6134

Re: How do I get smooth scroll back?

Are you on Macintosh or Windows?
by KenTech
Nov 11, 2010 10:20 am
Forum: Practical Dramatica
Topic: How to Deactivate Dramatica?
Replies: 2
Views: 5739

Re: How to Deactivate Dramatica?

Please refer to our online knowledge base article that describes the license management system for Dramatica Pro 4 (Mac only).

http://support.screenplay.com/answercen ... tionid=665
by KenTech
Oct 19, 2010 9:51 am
Forum: Using Screenwriter
Topic: Expo and things
Replies: 1
Views: 6768

Re: Expo and things

Hi Brian, It was nice to meet you at the expo. Can you elaborate more on the non-functioning find/replace dialog? I don't remember talking to you about that. It might have been one of the other guys. To change the default title page, open the script that has the formatting settings and title page yo...
by KenTech
Oct 05, 2010 9:21 am
Forum: Using Screenwriter
Topic: Working with iPartner Using 2 Different Screenplay Versions?
Replies: 5
Views: 10499

Re: Working with iPartner Using 2 Different Screenplay Versi

drutgat wrote:Thanks very much, Ken.

That answers my question perfectly, and it's also the answer that I was looking for!

I appreciate your conscientiousness in testing this.

Thanks, once again.


You're very welcome!
by KenTech
Oct 05, 2010 9:20 am
Forum: Using Screenwriter
Topic: Edit Script Formatting Questions
Replies: 5
Views: 11523

Re: Edit Script Formatting Questions

Feel free to upload it here. When you reply on this thread, scroll down to the bottom and there is an "Upload Attachment" tab where you can select the file you created. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear there is a way to keep the character extension from being bold. As far as the in-dialogu...
by KenTech
Oct 01, 2010 4:14 pm
Forum: Using Screenwriter
Topic: Working with iPartner Using 2 Different Screenplay Versions?
Replies: 5
Views: 10499

Re: Working with iPartner Using 2 Different Screenplay Versi

I just tested this with my co-worker. I sent him a script which put me in "view" mode (watching him). I could then minimize the iPartner window and switch to a different open script and edit it without affecting the one in iPartner.

I hope that answers your question.
by KenTech
Oct 01, 2010 9:53 am
Forum: Using Screenwriter
Topic: Working with iPartner Using 2 Different Screenplay Versions?
Replies: 5
Views: 10499

Re: Working with iPartner Using 2 Different Screenplay Versi

Yes. They would need to own their own copy of the program, but via iPartner you can see what is occurring in real time and both sides can make edits to the script. Once you are done, when you disconnect, it will ask if you want to synchronize the file so you both have the same data. iPartner connect...
by KenTech
Oct 01, 2010 9:46 am
Forum: Using Screenwriter
Topic: Edit Script Formatting Questions
Replies: 5
Views: 11523

Re: Edit Script Formatting Questions

I'll have to see if I can get Screenwriter to duplicate that format. It may not be able to handle something like that.

Save As Default... takes the format of the currently open document and would use that format any time you went to File > New to create a new document.

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