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Upgrading the data model of an older script book

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An older script book you created in the past may show an Upgrade data model dialog when you open it. This article explains why it appears and how to upgrade safely.

Slima Script Studio Planning tab as a visual reference; once upgraded, an older script book displays the full 4-level hierarchy + 6 tabs

Why the upgrade prompt appears

Script Studio has evolved its data schema over time (e.g. from a single flat scene list → multi-season / multi-episode → storylines / appearance matrix). When an older book is opened, Slima detects the older schema version and prompts to upgrade to the current schema.

How to upgrade

  1. Open the older script book
  2. The "Upgrade data model" confirmation dialog appears
  3. Click Upgrade — Slima migrates automatically
  4. Once complete, the book unlocks all current features

Is it safe

  • Auto-versions before upgrade: Slima creates a version snapshot per the auto-version rules; if anything goes wrong, restore from version history
  • No data loss: chapters / characters / scenes / dialogue / notes are all preserved
  • One-way (mostly): after upgrade, schema is the new version; you can still roll back via version history in edge cases

After upgrade

  • All 4 Scene Board modes (board / list / timeline / season)
  • 5 dedicated tabs: Characters / Storylines / Locations / Worldview / Notes
  • Built-in TW / Hollywood format detection
  • Appearance matrix, scene-level notes, and other current features

See: Series → Scene 4-level hierarchy

If upgrade fails / hangs

Uncommon, but if it happens:

  1. Wait a few seconds / reload the page — sometimes it's a network timeout
  2. See Report an issue / contact support and include your book ID
  3. The pre-upgrade version is still in version history — nothing is lost

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