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Import from Archive

Restore or copy a project from a ZIP archive exported from layline.io.

Use Import from Archive when you have a project packaged as a .zip file — for example, a project shared by a colleague, an exported backup, or a project template distributed as an archive.

Import from Archive panel — Project name, Target directory, and ZIP file uploader

Steps​

  1. In the Project tab, expand the Import from Archive panel on the right side.
  2. Enter a Project name — the name to assign to the imported project in layline.io.
  3. Enter a Target directory — the full server-side path where the project files will be extracted.
  4. Click the file picker and select a .zip archive (only ZIP files are accepted; one file at a time).
  5. Click Import.

On success, a confirmation banner shows the project name and an Open button to load the project immediately.

Click Import Another to import a second archive without navigating away.

What happens during import​

layline.io extracts the ZIP archive into the target directory and registers the resulting project with the Configuration Center. The project name you enter is used as the internal identifier — it does not need to match the name stored inside the archive.

File system paths

The target directory path must be accessible from the machine running the Configuration Center, not your local browser. If you are connecting to a remote Configuration Center, enter the path as it exists on the server's file system.

How to create an archive​

You can export any open project as a ZIP archive from within the project editor. Open the project, navigate to the Assets tab, and use the Export option in the toolbar. The resulting file can later be imported using this workflow.

Error handling​

If the import fails, a failure banner appears. Common causes:

  • The target directory does not exist or the server cannot write to it
  • The uploaded file is not a valid ZIP archive
  • The ZIP archive does not contain a valid layline.io project structure

Correct the issue and try again. Use Dismiss on the failure banner to clear it before retrying.

See Also​