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Instantly share layers within a team.

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📚 Live Layers Basics
  • What are Live Layers, and how do I get set up?
    Live Layers lets your Scriptation Team or Enterprise group instantly share layers within a document — annotate, tap share, and your group gets the update.Some readers
  • Uses and Tips for Live Layers
    Real-world ways teams use Live Layers — on set, in pre-production, on Broadway, at live events, and at table reads — plus a few tips for working with them.Few readers
  • What is Auto Live Layers?
    Auto Live Layers automatically joins the public Live Layers group for every document you open. Optionally protect auto-generated groups with a Private Key.Few readers
📤 Sharing, Receiving & Customizing
  • How do I refresh my Live Layers?
    Missed a Live Layers notification or tapped "No" by accident? The Refresh icon at the bottom of the Layers menu re-syncs you with your team.Few readers
  • How do I turn off the Live Layers Name Header?
    Toggle off the Layer Name Header from Settings → Live Layers in Scriptation 6.0. If you also need to clear the header from existing received layers, delete and resync them.Few readers
  • How do I transfer Live Layers?
    Got a new revision? Each team member transfers their Owned and Private layers, then re-establishes the Live Layers group on the new draft.Few readers
🛠️ Troubleshooting
  • Why isn't Live Layers working?
    Two devices not syncing? Troubleshoot team license activation, cloud conflicts, Layer Group selection, and the reset procedure.Few readers
  • Why didn't I get a Live Layers pop-up notification?
    Live Layers pop-ups only appear when the document is open. Open the file or tap the Refresh icon to catch up.Few readers
  • Why are there other files in my Live Layers list?
    Live Layers groups your scripts by Page Count and File Name — so unrelated documents with matching page counts can appear under Show More.Few readers
  • How do I find my Live Layers group password?
    Live Layer Group passwords are set by the group's creator and aren't retrievable. Ask the creator, or create a new Layer Group.Few readers

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