Manual

Key Features

• Standardized Formatting: Automatically handles margins and styling for Scene Headings, Action, Characters, Dialogue, Parentheticals, and Transitions.
• Real-Time Cloud Save: Never lose a word. Typing syncs instantly to Supabase with smart debouncing.
• Race-Condition Proof: Advanced "One-Time Load" logic ensures your cursor never jumps and your data never gets wiped while typing.
• PDF Export: Professional industry-standard PDF generation with proper fonts (Courier Prime) and layout.
• Keyboard Shortcuts: Navigate and format without touching the mouse.
• Local Import/Export: Save backups as JSON (.cinehoria) and load them back anytime.

The Dashboard

Your studio dashboard is where your screenplay collection lives. From the top navigation bar, you can quickly Import an existing .cinehoria file or start a New Project.

Each project appears as a card displaying the screenplay's title and the date it was last edited. Click on any card to open the editor and pick up right where you left off.

The Editor Interface

Cinehoria is designed for an ultra-focused environment. The central white page is your canvas.

Element Sidebar: On the far left, you will find quick-access buttons to force a specific screenplay element formatting:
HEAD: scene heading,
ACTION: action,
CHAR: character name,
DIALOGUE: dialogue,
PARENS: Parentheticals,
TRANS: transition
as well as text styling (Bold, Italic, Underline).

Project Title: Look to the top right of the editor to see your project name (e.g., "Untitled Screenplay"). You can click directly on this text at any time to edit the name of your movie.

File Management & Export

To access file options, click the Folder Icon located in the left sidebar above the formatting tools.

This triggers the file menu popup. From this window, you can use the icon dock to save your progress, open script from dashboard, import .cinehoria from device, export .cinehoria, and generate PDF.

Keyboard Shortcuts