2Editor

2.2 Opening the Script Editor

Understand the editor layout, toolbar, collaboration behavior, and read-only access.

Open the editor

  1. Wait until script analysis finishes.
  2. On the project page, open Editor & Simulation.
  3. You can also use the project quick action Editor.

Screenshot Placeholder

Project page with the Editor and Simulation entry

Image needed
Figure 2.2.1: Open the editor from the project workflow.

Know the main areas

Top toolbar

  • Left: the Back to Projects arrow button, the Editor label, and the save-status indicator.
  • Center: Language, Manage Languages, AI Translate, Undo, and Redo.
  • Right: Download, Open Simulation, and Save.
  • Update Live only 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.

Screenshot Placeholder

Editor page with the top toolbar, table, and right screen panel

Image needed
Figure 2.2.2: Editor layout.

Read-only and shared work

  • 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.

Screenshot Placeholder

Read-only or locked line states in the editor

Image needed
Figure 2.2.3: Read-only and locked-row states.

FAQ

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.