I heard that you can import and export Trelby files into Final Draft.  I was just curious if anybody has done this before and if it's possible.

A director needs the story in Final Draft, but I don't have the money to lay down for Final Draft right now.  Any hints or help will be greatly appreciated.

-  Mark

Hi Mark,

Yes, you can: From the online manual -

6.2. Export

You can export the script in PDF, RTF, formatted ASCII, HTML, Final Draft XML (.fdx) and Fountain (.fountain) format.

All are found in the File/Export dialog, which allows you to choose which one to export as. If you export as a text file, Trelby will ask whether you want the page markers included or not. If you're planning on importing the script to some other program, you shouldn't include them, otherwise you probably should.

The RTF file produced uses stylesheets, which not all RTF reading programs support, so if you get unexpected output check with something like OpenOffice to see whether the problem is with the file or with the program you tried to use.

To see more check out: http://www.trelby.org/files/manual.html#id2883515

Kind Regards,

Eoin

Hey Eoin.

Thanks for the heads up.  I think that's exactly what I needed, and the reason why it didn't work when they tried it before.  I think they only use Final Draft 7.

- Mark