Project files and importing a library

Take a whole service with you, or bring OpenLP across

WhereExport: press "Export" → "Export project file", under the divider. Import: the new-project screen.

A .lyslide file packs a service — songs, order, backgrounds — into one file. OpenLyrics import brings an existing church library across, in bulk from a zip if you have one.

Screenshot of the Lyslide screen for “Project files and importing a library”

One page per feature. Whatever language you use, the screenshots show the English interface.

Start from a previous setlist — Last week, minus the two songs that changed.

Import project file — A .lyslide file, or an OpenLyrics library.

Notes

Import always creates a new project. It cannot overwrite anything.
Sheet music travels inside the .lyslide file.
Import supports .lyslide and OpenLyrics. There is no OpenSong import.

Project files and importing a library

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Common questions

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