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Use Layers to toggle between specific groupings of notes.

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  • What are Layers and how do I use them?
    Learn how to organize all of your notes into multiple Layers, merge Layers, and more!Popular
  • How to Share Layers with Export
    Start collaborating with your production better than ever! Send and receive individual Layers between Scriptation users. Popular
  • How to Show/Hide Layers
    Show/Hide Layers allows you to view multiple Layers at once. Start by tapping the Layers icon: You'll see all the Layers in the document, and the ones that have the closed-eye icon are hidden and thSome readers
  • How to Merge Layers
    How to combine notes from separate Layers into one Layer. Touch or click the Layers icon: (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/top-toolbarpgge8Few readers
  • What is Layer Optimization?
    What does Optimize Layers mean?Few readers
  • Can I send a Layer as a PDF?
    Is it possible to export the annotations on a single Layer as a PDF? Yes! But keep in mind, this solution is more of a Scriptation "hack," than a feature. We're currently working on a way to do this with just the tap of a button, so keep an eye out for future app updates! :) Start by Exporting the current layer, and sharing it with yourself. You can share your Layer file via email, Airdrop, or any messaging app you can attach a file to. ||Few readers
  • How to Import Layers
    Did you just receive a Layer? It's easy to get started and import the file. Layers is one of Scriptation's most popular features because it allows users to organize their notes into separate displays that can be toggled on and off. Importing on iPad / iPhone When you receive a Layer file, tap the attached .Few readers
  • Can I transfer multiple Layers at a time?
    Is it possible to transfer all of my layers at once? Yes! Multi-Layer Transfer is an Industry Pro feature which allows you to transfer some or ALL of your layers at once. As part of Note Transfer, users that have multiple layers of annotations will automatically be taken to the Layer Selection screen. From this window, you can tap the checkboxes of the layer(s) you'd like tFew readers
  • How do I export / share my script with just one layer?
    For collaborators who use Scriptation (to shares notes on native pages only) If the recipient is also working with of the same script file as you, you can export the Layer as a Scriptation Layer File (.slf). Then the recipient can easily Import the Layer into their own script, and can view your notes alongside their own.Few readers
  • How do I change my default Layer name?
    How do I customize my default Layer name? Anytime a file is opened in Scriptation, a base Layer is created on which you can annotate. The default name for this Layer is Device Name's Layer. However the Device Name is often generic, and once you start collaborating with teammates (perhaps through Live Layers or Export) you definitely want Layer names to be as descriptive as possible.Few readers
  • How do I move or copy annotations between layers?
    Seamlessly work with your annotations across layers, with the new Assignment Toolbar. Starting in Version 4.2, moving and Copying annotations between layers is an easy and time saving way to keep your notes organized, and can be particularly helpful in preparing to share a layer with Layer Export (or Live LayersFew readers
  • How do I change the opacity of background layers?
    Do you want to customize exactly how visible your background layers are? Layers is one of Scriptation's most popular features, and allows users to work in three dimensions, easily toggling between notes separated by meetings, department, and more. WheFew readers
  • How do I assign a color to a layer in the Layers Menu?
    Looking to color code your layers in the Layers Menu? It is just a tap away! Layers is one of Scriptation's most popular features, and allows users to work in three dimensions, easily toggling between notes separated by meetings, department, and more. Start by tapping Layers on the Top ToolbarFew readers
  • How do I reorder layers in the layers menu?
    Want to reorder your layers to match your workflow? Just drag and drop… Layers is one of Scriptation's most popular features, and allows users to work in three dimensions, easily toggling between notes separated by meetings, department, and more. Starting with Version 4.2, once created, Layers can easily be reordered to best help your organization within your own script, or make collaboration easier when sharing through LayerFew readers
  • I'm missing all of my layers
    How to recover missing annotations from Lost Layers.Few readers
  • How to Delete a Layer
    Learn how to remove a Layer from a script.Few readers
  • How to Rename a Layer
    How to give a Layer a different nameFew readers
  • Switch Layers easily
    New in v.5.0.6 is a Layer switch button that shows you which layer is currently active: Click the button to display a list of all of the layers in the script; touch or click the one you'd like to make active: To hide the Layer switch: In the Top Toolbar, touch or click the Layers icon; At theFew readers

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