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Digital Prompt Book ​

Requires script text access. Prompt Book is hidden unless the project has scriptTextAccess enabled.

Prompt Book — On Book Pro

Overview ​

The Digital Prompt Book is the SM's primary calling document. It combines a scrollable script reader with cue anchoring so you can prepare calling materials from imported script text.

If this tool is missing, ask the production owner or maker/operator to confirm script text access.

Key Concepts ​

Script Canvas ​

The ScriptCanvas renders your imported script as a continuous scrollable panel. Each ScriptBlock (dialogue, stage direction, scene heading, etc.) is displayed with:

  • Clickable words for cue placement
  • Text scaling (adjust reading size)
  • Scene navigation (jump to any scene)

Cue Departments ​

Each cue belongs to a department, shown as a color-coded marker on the script:

DepartmentCodeColorSource
LightingLXBlueLighting Cue Builder
SoundSQGreenSound Cues tab
Follow SpotFSPurpleFollow Spot Assignments
DeckDECKAmberRun Sheet

Cue Anchors ​

A CueAnchor links a cue from its home module to a specific word in the script. Anchors are resilient — if the script is edited, the system uses fuzzy matching to re-locate the cue at the correct position.

How to Place Cues ​

  1. Open the CuePalette — the sidebar lists all available cues, grouped by scene and department
  2. Drag a department cue from the palette onto the ScriptCanvas
  3. Drop it near the intended script location and verify the marker position
  4. Click any marker to see the CuePopover with details, or to remove the anchor

Progress Tracking ​

The CuePalette shows a progress bar: "12/24 placed" — how many of your total cues have been anchored to the script.

Custom Cues ​

In addition to department cues, SMs can create custom annotations directly on the script:

  • Standbys — "Standby LX Q5"
  • Warnings — "Warning SQ Q3"
  • Notes — Free-text callout at a script position

Use the FloatingToolbar to enter placement mode and click a word to add a custom cue. Custom cues are the safest path when a precise word anchor matters.

Calling Script ​

A dual-margin layout optimized for calling from a booth:

  • Left margin: LX, SQ, and FS cues
  • Right margin: DECK cues
  • Scene breaks with headers

Cue Synopsis ​

A condensed table of all placed cues in show order — department, cue number, description, and script location.

CSV Export ​

Download all placed cues as a spreadsheet-ready CSV for sharing with designers and crew.

Tips ​

  • Place cues early — anchor them during tech week so your calling script is ready for performances
  • Use scene navigation to jump quickly through long scripts
  • Check the progress bar to ensure no cues are missed before opening night
  • Cues created in their home modules (Lighting, Sound, Run Sheet) automatically appear in the CuePalette
  • Verify every cue against the paper or rehearsal prompt book before using Performance.

Related: Live Performance — use the performance workspace to call your placed cues during a live show.