Exporting
This article covers Exporting, the process of transferring your Plottr data to a writing tool like Microsoft Word or Scrivener, which is helpful when you want to begin the writing process.
What this Article Covers
Getting Started
With Plottr you can easily export your data to both Microsoft Word and Scrivener, including the details of your Timeline, Notes, Characters, and Places.
You can open the Export menu on both the "Timeline" and "Outline" sections of Plottr.
Exporting to Microsoft Word
When exporting from Plottr to MS Word, your new Microsoft Word file will contain a full outline of your book, with additional sections for your notes, characters, and places, in one handy document.
To export your Plottr data to a new Microsoft Word file:
- Click the "Export" button on the Timeline or Outline toolbar
- Click "MS Word"
- Give the file a name and click "Save" to save it on your computer
- Open the file with Microsoft Word
Exporting to Scrivener
When exporting from Plottr to Scrivener, your new Scrivener file will contain a full outline of your book, with additional sections for your notes, characters, and places, in one handy document. Scene card and plotline data can be viewed via Scrivener's inspector tool.
To export your Plottr data to a new Scrivener file:
- Click the "Export" button on the Timeline or Outline toolbar
- Click "Scrivener"
- Give the file a name and click "Save" to save it on your computer
- Open the file with Scrivener
Exporting the Series View
To export your Series View timeline data to MS Word or Scrivener, simply initiate the export process from the Series View:
Advanced Exporting
By default, Plottr will export all of your data to Word and Scrivener, but the Advanced Export tool gives you the ability to customize it so you’re only exporting the information you need.
With Advanced Export, you can pick what to export from the following categories:
- General (Title Page)
- Outline
- Characters
- Places
- Notes
To use Advanced Export to transfer your Plottr data:
- Click the "Export" button on the Timeline or Outline toolbar
- Click "Advanced" in the dropdown menu
- Toggle MS Word or Scrivener in the top right of new menu that appears
- Toggle the checkboxes for the categories or individual elements you wish to include in the export
- With your options selected, click the green arrow to export
If you’d like to save your Advanced Export preferences for the future, you can do so by keeping the "Save Settings" enabled at the bottom left of the window.
Common Questions
Does the Scrivener export work for Windows and Mac?
Yes, Plottr outputs a Scrivener 2 file which works on both (it's technically a 1.5 file).
Can my Plottr data be exported to an existing Scrivener file?
No, that functionality is not currently available.
Will my Plottr file sync with my Scrivener file?
No, that functionality is not currently available.