Script Outline panel: in-Write-view scene navigation
Script outline panel = the side outline pane in Write view. Lists short previews of every scene in the current Episode — jump anywhere without scrolling.
Vs Writing Studio's outline
Writing Studio has an Outline panel — extracted from markdown headings.
Script Studio's outline panel concept is similar but content differs — extracted from scene structure:
| Writing Studio Outline | Script Studio Outline | |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Markdown # headings | Scene structure (Scene Heading) |
| Hierarchy | H1-H6 | Scene number + title |
| Preview content | Heading text | INT/EXT + location + character chips |
| Click | Jump to heading | Jump to scene |
Opening
Write view — usually from a left / right activity bar "outline" icon, or Cmd/Ctrl Shift O shortcut.
Exact entry varies by Slima version — check tooltip.
What Outline shows
Each outline entry typically:
- Scene number (e.g. S01E03 #07)
- Scene Heading (INT. LIGHTHOUSE COTTAGE - NIGHT)
- Main character chips
- Storyline colour stripe
Click any entry → editor jumps to that scene.
Cross-Episode switching
Outline usually shows the current Episode's scenes. For other episodes:
- Use Hierarchy navigation Episode dropdown
- Outline auto-updates
Vs Scene Board
| Use | Scene Board | Script Outline |
|---|---|---|
| Major scene reordering | ✅ (drag between acts) | ⚪ (no reorder) |
| Fast scene jump while writing | ⚪ (have to switch to Scenes view) | ✅ (in Write view) |
| Compare episode metadata | ✅ | ⚪ |
| Find storyline climax scenes | ✅ (colour) | ⚪ |
Outline is "a small navigation tool while writing"; Scene Board is "planning / structural analysis".
Hide / show
Usually from activity bar icon or Cmd/Ctrl Shift O toggle.
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