So my script looks like this
INT. CAFE- DAY with INT. CAFE OL - DAY
@overlay INT. CAFE OL - DAY shifts to 223 -19
@pan to zone 3
@EXTRAFIVEFEMALE spot 1.280 270 -83
@EXTRAFIVEFEMALE faces right
@EXTRAFIVEFEMALE starts talk_sit_neutral_loop,
I want the overlay to already be in place when the scene starts, is there something different I should write in my script?
You’re missing the scale for the overlay, but if you want it to be there when the scene starts try this
INT. CAFE- DAY with INT. CAFE OL - DAY to 1.000 223 -19 in zone (1,2,3)
@pan to zone 3
@EXTRAFIVEFEMALE spot 1.280 270 -83
@EXTRAFIVEFEMALE faces right
@EXTRAFIVEFEMALE starts talk_sit_neutral_loop,
I put 1.000, because I’m assuming you wouldn’t like to change the size of the overlay, just where it’s placed 
you are a life saver! I have been trying to figure this out for like an hour! thank you!
No problem, if you run into any further issues, PM me! I’ll be glad to help. 
If you haven’t already can check this thread out regarding how to use overlays: A Guide to Using & Animating OVERLAYS
Good luck! 
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