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# How do I import shared lining layers?

When you receive a Lining Layer file (`.slf`) from a collaborator, importing it into your own script is easy.

|| 📝 NOTE: Lining Tools is an [Industry Pro](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/what-is-scriptation-industry-pro-1jfjecg/) feature.

|| 📝 NOTE: This video shows a slightly older user interface but the instructions are still accurate.

${frame}[Lining Layer Import](https://www.loom.com/embed/6264da1dceef411e8a396cf67a0e6f49)

| ✅ TIP: Importing Lining only applies to scenes that **don't already have lining** in the target script. If you're collaborating with another script supervisor, see [Can multiple script supervisors line the same script?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/can-multiple-script-supervisors-line-the-same-script-3vumzv/) for the recommended workflow.

##### Importing on iPad / iPhone

When you receive a `.slf` file, tap the attachment.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/img62ddb510405d-1_g9bm0z.jpeg =700x340)

Tap the **Open** icon, then tap **Scriptation**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/download-62_qjy0oh.jpeg =700x214)

|| 📝 NOTE: If you don't see **Scriptation** as an option, you may want to add Scriptation as an iOS [Favorite App](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/making-scriptation-an-ios-favorite-app-22320h/). For now, swipe right and tap **More** to find Scriptation in the complete list of apps.

You'll be prompted to **select the file** to import the layer into. Scriptation highlights the appropriate file in yellow.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/imgf49822c57e27-1_a05k7e.jpeg =700x554)

The lining is now imported. You'll see the lining notes in your [Layers menu](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-to-showhide-layers-2kqnpb/).

|| 📝 NOTE: If importing into a script that already had lining layers (Lining, Lining 2, Lining 3, etc.), the imported notes and facing pages are merged into those layers as appropriate.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/img50f3a7e2be85-1_b5a1mi.jpeg =250x112)

##### Importing on Mac

Start in Scriptation by opening the script file that will receive the imported layer.

From the email containing the shared layer, **download** the attached `.slf` file.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/download-63_1t9kb1z.jpeg =700x302)

From your download location, **two-finger click** the `.slf` file. Click **Open With**, then select **Scriptation**.

You'll be prompted to **select the file** to import the layer into.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/download-64_17ogc8e.jpeg =700x635)

The layer is now imported. You'll see the lining notes in your [Layers menu](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-to-showhide-layers-2kqnpb/).

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/screen-shot-2021-10-27-at-5581_zgqxyb.png =250x194)

|| 📝 NOTE: If importing into a script that already had lining layers (Lining, Lining 2, Lining 3, etc.), the imported notes and facing pages are merged into those layers as appropriate.


# What's Next

[How do I use Share Lining?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-do-i-use-share-lining-a9hufh/)
[How do I export my Lining (i.e. to an editor)?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-do-i-export-my-lining-ie-to-an-editor-lbt324/)
[How do I split or rejoin lines?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-do-i-split-or-rejoin-lines-1utszaf/)