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DraqueT / PolyGlot

PolyGlot is a conlang construction toolkit.
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Screenwriting Software #501

Closed DTWatson closed 6 years ago

DTWatson commented 7 years ago

Is there a way to make this program compatible with the Final Draft screenwriting program to make it easier to incorporate my work into my stories directly from the screen. It would be helpful if the modification was also capable of a conlang grammar, spell check, and evolving dictionary in the interface to make it easier to use while writing.

DraqueT commented 7 years ago

Interesting idea! When you say "compatible," what exactly are you thinking? A spell check is something that I could theoretically implement, although a grammar check would be much more complex. Do other programs integrate with Final Draft in a way similar to what you're thinking?

I'm not super familiar with Final Draft myself, so bear with me.

DraqueT commented 7 years ago

Heyo, just checking once more to see if you've got any good direction for me here. I don't really have familiarity with Final Draft, but if you let me know specifically what you're hoping for, I might be able to work something out.

DTWatson commented 7 years ago

I haven't worked with other programs. I do often work with Final Draft. In terms of compatibility, I need to be able to develop my conlang as I write rather than having to switch back and forth. The evolution and sound of the conlang is closely connected to my story.

Think LOTR. The sound of Black Speech is different from any of the Elvish languages. And of course the feeling the audience has toward Sauron and the Orcs and Oracai are totally different.

As I write my screenplay, it helps to be able to directly integrate my conlang into my work. Writing a screenplay and a conlang are both enjoyable but come from two completely different trains of thought. To develop the one breaks the train of thought for the other.

Final Draft is a continuously evolving program just as yours is. Integration involves coding and legal issues. I'm a lawyer and can assist on the latter, but can't do anything for you on the former. I only offer because I would hate to be the person who offers a problem without presenting a path to a solution.

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Interesting idea! When you say "compatible," what exactly are you thinking? A spell check is something that I could theoretically implement, although a grammar check would be much more complex. Do other programs integrate with Final Draft in a way similar to what you're thinking?

I'm not super familiar with Final Draft myself, so bear with me.

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