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How do I merge notes layers into lining layers?

When generating tramlines using the Lining toolkit, all your tramlines are created in a new layer called Lining. If you have notes in other layers, they can be merged into your Lining layer for export.

📝 NOTE: Lining Tools is an Industry Pro feature.

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

Touch or click Layers in the Top Toolbar:

Touch or click the 3-dot icon at the upper left of the Layer pane and choose Merge:

Tap the radio buttons of the layer(s) you'd like to merge into a Lining layer and the radio button of the Lining layer, then tap OK:

✅ TIP for Mac users: Press and hold the Command key to select multiple checkboxes.

⚠️ HEADS UP: Merging notes into Lining layers can't be undone.

All your notes have been merged into Lining. A new default layer is automatically created — necessary for some Scriptation functions, but you don't need to take notes in it.

✅ TIP: To merge notes into multiple Lining layers (Lining, Lining 2, Lining 3, etc.), first make a copy of your layer via Layer Export and Layer Import before merging each copy into a separate Lining layer.

✅ TIP: Editor Exports only pull from your Lining Layer, so any Info Layer content (such as Dialogue Numbers) needs to be duplicated into an editable Layer and merged into your Lining Layer before exporting if you want it included.

What's Next

How do I use Lining tools?
How do I export my Lining (i.e. to an editor)?
How do I generate multi scene lining?

Updated on: 04/08/2026

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