Configuring the Script
Heading over to the Script section in the left sidebar will take you to the page where you can configure script revisions and the script itself.
Script Revisions
The Revisions tab is where you can manage script revisions. The table shows all revisions of the script and allows you to Add, Delete, Edit, or Load a revision.
Understanding Script Revisions
Script revisions function similar to version control systems like Git - they track the state of your script at different points in time. This allows you to:
- Roll back the script to a previous version if needed
- Compare what has changed between revisions
- Maintain different versions of the script for different performances
Creating a New Revision
Click New Revision to create a new revision. You’ll need to provide a description for the revision to help identify it later.
When you create a new revision, its base state is copied from the currently loaded revision. Any changes you make to the script after that point will only affect the active revision - other revisions remain unchanged, preserving the complete history of your script.
Script Content
The Script tab is where you edit the actual script content. When you first navigate to this tab, you’ll see an empty script interface:
Editing the Script
To begin editing, click the Begin Editing button. This requests exclusive edit access from the backend, ensuring only one person can edit the script at a time to prevent conflicting changes.
Once you have edit access, you’ll see options to Save the script, along with buttons for Add Line and Add Stage Direction.
Adding Lines
Click Add Line to create a new script line. For each line, you’ll need to:
- Select the Act and Scene where the line occurs
- Choose the Character or Character Group speaking the line
- Enter the line content itself
- Click Done to finish editing the line
Important: After clicking Done, DigiScript automatically creates a new empty line. If you don’t need this line, click Delete before adding your next line. The script cannot be saved while lines are in edit mode.
After adding content, your script will display the lines you’ve created:
Multi-Part Lines
Lines can be made up of multiple parts (up to 4 per line). This is useful for:
- Songs where multiple characters sing simultaneously
- Scenes where characters talk over each other
- Parallel dialogue
Click the green plus button in the line editor to add additional line parts. These will display as multiple columns in the script view.
Page Navigation
Use the Prev Page and Next Page buttons at the top of the editor to navigate between pages of your script as it grows.
Saving Your Work
When you’re ready to save, ensure no lines are in edit mode, then click the green Save Script button. Your changes will be saved to the currently loaded revision.
View Mode
After saving, you can switch to view mode to see how the script will appear during a live show:
View mode provides a clean reading interface without the editing controls, similar to what you will see during the show.
Once the script has been configured, you can Configure Cues or learn how to run a Live Show.