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How To Use Cueboard

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Cue Director Projects & Folders Flow Mode Editing Swipe Nesting Visuals Custom Cues Exporting Shortcuts Sharing
  • From any folder view press the button to create a new project.
  • From the main folder view press the button to create a new folder.
  • From inside any folder view tap the button and select Add Folder to create a new folder.
  • Tap the button to enter Flow Mode
  • Type your idea
  • Tap the cue icon in the cue type selector to select a new type (or use a custom type)
  • Add optional details
  • Press Return to commit and create another cue instantly
  • The keyboard stays up for rapid, friction-free entry
  • Launch Cue Director by tapping the button from All Projects or any Folder
  • Type your idea and tap Direct
  • Watch Cue Director build your project's shot list
  • Swipe left on the cue you want to modify
  • Tap Add Sub or Edit Subs
  • Tap the button to enter Flow Mode
  • Continue adding subcues as needed
  • Tap the edit button in any cue list to enter Edit Mode
  • Tap a cue or subcue to edit its title and details inline
  • Tap its icon to change the cue type
  • Edit multiple cues for batch operations
  • Enter Reorder Mode by tapping the icon so cues get draggable handles.
  • Swipe right on a root cue to nest it under the previous root cue. A short drag gives live haptics so you know when it will snap.
  • Only cues without subcues can nest, and the very first root cue can’t be nested because there’s nothing above it.
  • Swipe left on a nested subcue to promote it back to the root level; once you pass the threshold the move completes automatically.
  • Tap the button to enter Reorder Mode
  • Drag cues up or down using the handles
  • Hierarchy is maintained during reordering
  • Tap the button to import a Visual
  • Select from Photos or Files
  • Visuals attach directly to cues and sync across devices
  • Build visual storyboards by adding multiple Visuals as subcues
  • Go to Settings → Cues and Colors Types
  • Pick a custom color at the bottom
  • Tap Add Custom Cue
  • Choose a shape (star, bolt, cloud, circle, square, triangle, heart, diamond, hexagon, seal, pentagon)
  • Type the name of the cue type
  • Custom types sync across all your devices
  • In any project tap the button and select Export or Copy as List
  • Export as PDF: High-fidelity, color-coded, perfect for client signoff
  • Export as DOCX: Microsoft Word compatible, editable post-production data
  • Export as Template: Save as .cbt file to reuse structure for recurring formats
  • Copy as List: Clean formatted text with media labels for Notes, Google Docs, or Pages
  • Import a template by tapping the button, and select Import Template
  • Choose your template from Files
  • Export any project as a Cueboard Template (.cbt)
  • Templates preserve structure and custom cue metadata
  • Visuals and notes are never included in templates
  • Perfect for recurring production formats or client workflows
  • From any folder view press ⌘N to create a new project.
  • From any folder view press ⌘⇧N to create a new folder.
  • Press ⌘F to enter Flow Mode
  • Type your cue title
  • Use ⌘1 through ⌘9 to set the cue type (maps to current type order in Settings)
  • Add details if needed
  • Press Return to commit and add the next cue instantly
  • Press ⌘⇧Return to exit Flow Mode
  • Launch Cue Director by pressing ⌘⇧D from All Projects or any folder
  • Type your idea and tap Direct
  • Watch Cue Director build your project's shot list
  • While adding a cue, press ⌘⇧S to open its subcue editor
  • Type your subcues in Flow Mode
  • Press Return to continue adding more
  • Press ⌘⇧Return to exit subcue Flow Mode
  • Press ⌘E to enter Edit Mode
  • Select a cue or subcue to change its title, details, or type inline
  • Use ⌘1 through ⌘9 to quickly change its type
  • Batch select multiple cues for operations
  • Connect a trackpad (Mac or iPad) and press ⌘R to enter Reorder Mode.
  • Swipe horizontally across a cue with two fingers; Cueboard watches those gestures for nesting/unnesting.
  • The row slides in real time so you see whether you’re aiming to nest (right) or unnest (left), just like on touch.
  • Right swipes nest a cue if it’s eligible (root, no subcues, not a storyboard). Left swipes promote a subcue back to the root.
  • Note: If nesting operations feel backwards to you, in Settings → Input Settings, you can flip the direction.
  • Press ⌘R to enter Reorder Mode
  • Drag cues with visual handles to reorder
  • Hierarchy is maintained
  • Press ⌘⇧V to import a Visual (storyboard)
  • Press ⌘⇧A to create a custom cue type (in Flow/Edit mode)
    • In Settings, go to Cues and Colors Types:

  • Pick a custom color at the bottom
  • Tap Add Custom Cue
  • Choose a shape (star, bolt, cloud, circle, square, triangle, heart, diamond, hexagon, seal, pentagon)
  • Type the name of the cue type
  • Custom types sync across all your devices
    • Tip: Use keyboard shortcuts for quick selections:

  • Use ⌘1 through ⌘9 to quickly change a custom type selection
  • Hold ⌘ to show type hints for shortcuts
  • Press ⌘⇧I to import a template (.cbt file)
  • Templates preserve structure and custom cue metadata
  • Perfect for recurring production workflows
  • Press ⌘B for bold text
  • Press ⌘I for italic text
  • Press ⌘U for underline
  • Press ⌘⇧Return to exit any mode
  • Press Esc to dismiss sheets or cancel actions
iPad split-screen workflow

Professional iPad Workflow

Whether you’re building a shortform project on iPad or rearranging a complex shot list on your Mac, every feature is instantly accessible without leaving the keyboard.

Keyboard Shortcuts Reference

⌘F
Flow Mode
Start adding cues rapidly in project
⌘E
Edit Mode
Edit cues and subcues inline
⌘R
Reorder Mode
Drag cues to reorder or nest them
⌘⇧Return
Exit Current Mode
Exit flow, edit, or reorder mode
⌘N
New Project
Create a new project in current folder
⌘⇧N
New Folder
Create a new folder in current view
⌘⇧S
Open Subcue Flow
Add subcues to focused cue
⌘⇧D
Open Cue Director
Generate project with AI (iOS 26+)
⌘⇧A
Create Custom Cue Type
Add a new custom cue type while editing
⌘⇧V
Import Visual
Add storyboard image to project or cue
⌘⇧I
Import Template
Import a .cbt template file
⌘1-9
Change Cue Type
Instantly switch cue type (maps to visible types)
⌘B
Bold Text
Toggle bold formatting (notes only)
⌘I
Italic Text
Toggle italic formatting (notes only)
⌘U
Underline Text
Toggle underline formatting (notes only)
Esc
Dismiss / Cancel
Close sheets, modals, and cancel actions
Return
Commit & Continue
Save current cue and add next in Flow Mode
⌘⇧Return
Save & Close
Save cue/subcue sheet when form is valid

Sharing & Collaboration

What Are Your Colors of Collaboration?

None Your project
Yellow You own and share the project
Cyan Your project in someone else's shared folder
Indigo A project was shared with you
Purple Participant project in your shared folder
Gray Read-only access
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