2.2 Opening the Script Editor
Understand the editor layout, toolbar, collaboration behavior, and read-only access.
Open the editor
- Wait until script analysis finishes.
- On the project page, open Editor & Simulation.
- You can also use the project quick action Editor.
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Project page with the Editor and Simulation entry
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Top toolbar
- Left: the
Back to Projectsarrow button, the Editor label, and the save-status indicator. - Center:
Language,Manage Languages,AI Translate,Undo, andRedo. - Right:
Download,Open Simulation, andSave. Update Liveonly appears in the top-right area when the project already has an active deployment.
Main table
Each row shows sequence, type, character, source text, working-language text, and row actions.
Right screen panel
The right side is a collapsible preview panel. Use it to step through visible lines without leaving the editor.
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Editor page with the top toolbar, table, and right screen panel
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- Viewers can open the editor, but edit controls stay disabled.
- File download is not a viewer feature. Export is limited to owner or manager access.
- If another user is editing a line, you may see a lock badge on that row.
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Read-only or locked line states in the editor
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Common questions for this workflow, based on the current SurtitleLive system.
Why can I open the editor but not change anything?+
You are likely in read-only access. Viewers can open the editor, but they cannot edit script content.
How do I get into the editor now?+
After analysis, open Editor & Simulation on the project page, or use the editor quick action.
Deployment Workflow
Continue In This Workflow
Script preparation, translation workflow, live deployment, operator control, and runtime troubleshooting.
2.3 Editing Lines & Roles
Edit text, speakers, line types, order, flags, locks, and other row-level controls.
2.4 Adding & Managing Languages
Add or remove project languages and work within your plan's language limits.
2.5 Using AI Translation
Configure source and target languages, translation modes, and AI translation options.
