# Scripting

> Using the Scripting panel in Asset Transformer Studio

![Scripting](/api/media?file=/asset-transformer-studio/2026.5.0/media/STUDIO_Windows_Scripting.jpg)

The **Scripting** panel gives access to Asset Transformer Studio's Scripting Editor.

## Commands

![Scripting toolbar](/api/media?file=/asset-transformer-studio/2026.5.0/media/STUDIO_Toolbar_Scripting.jpg)

| Command                               | Description                                                                                          | Keyboard Shortcut |
| ------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- |
| **(1) New file**                      | Creates a new file (in a new tab)                                                                    | CTRL + N          |
| **(2) Open a script**                 | Opens an **Explorer** window to access a saved Python script                                         | CTRL + O          |
| **(3) Save script**                   | Saves current script                                                                                 | CTRL + S          |
| **(4) Save script in a file**         | Saves current script in a new Python file                                                            |                   |
| **(5) Execute the script**            | Executes the whole script                                                                            | CTRL + E          |
| **(6) Execute Selection**             | Executes only the selected lines of the script                                                       | CTRL + SHIFT + E  |
| **(7) Show non-printable characters** | Toggles on/off non-printable characters                                                              |                   |
| **(8) Open sample scripts directory** | Opens the `Sample Scripts` directory located in the installation directory in an **Explorer** window |                   |

## Tab management

![Tab management](/api/media?file=/asset-transformer-studio/2026.5.0/media/NewItem357.png)

Each script is opened in its own tab within the Scripting Editor.

Use the right-click menu from a tab's top bar to handle the scripts open in the Scripting Editor.

## Search/Replace

![Search/Replace](/api/media?file=/asset-transformer-studio/2026.5.0/media/NewItem321.png)

The Script Editor comes with a Search/Replace tool to help quickly modify scripts.

> **Note:**
>
> To use the CTRL+F shortcut, or any other keyboard shortcut available, the **Script** panel needs to be activated, by clicking inside the panel.

## Comment/Uncomment

Code lines can be commented/uncommented by using the following keyboard shortcuts:

* Comment current lines: CTRL+K+C
* Uncomment current lines: CTRL+K+U

## Related Topics

* [Customizing the User Interface](../customizing-the-user-interface)
* [Scripting With the Python API](../../working-with-asset-transformer-studio/scripting-with-the-python-api)