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2Editor & Translation

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.
Project page with the Editor and Simulation entry
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.

Editor page with the top toolbar, table, and right screen panel
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.
Read-only or locked line states in the editor
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.

Deployment Workflow

Continue In This Workflow

Script preparation, translation workflow, live deployment, operator control, and runtime troubleshooting.

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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.