> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.decisionrules.io/doc/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.decisionrules.io/doc/v1/scripting-rules/import-and-export-rule/import-scripting-rule.md).

# Import Scripting Rule

## Importing a Rule

First, make sure you're logged in and navigate to the **Bussiness Rules** category on the sidebar.  

Importing a rule can have one of two meanings:

* [Importing a new Rule](#1.-importing-a-new-rule)
* [Importing a new version of an existing Rule](#2.-importing-a-new-version-of-an-existing-rule) 

## 1. Importing a new Rule

To import a new Rule navigate to the **Bussiness Rules** category through the sidebar or select a folder you want the rule imported into in the **Folders** manager.

Click the **Import Rule** button on the top right. Shown in the image below.

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You will be prompted to drop or choose a file on your system containig the rule.

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Drag and drop your rule file into the dashed area or click within it to open a File Explorer. For Decision Trees, the rule file can only have the format of JSON.

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Once your rule file has been selected, click the **Import** button.

## 2. Importing a new version of an existing Rule

To import a new version of an existing Rule

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You will be prompted with the following window.

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First, select whether you would like:

* To import the rule as a new version of the existing rule.

or

* To **overwrite** the latest version of the existing rule.

{% hint style="danger" %}
Overwriting the latest version **cannot be undone**. The overwritten version will be permanently lost.
{% endhint %}

After selecting the method of import, drag and drop your rule file into the dashed area or click within it to open a File Explorer. For Scripting Rules, the rule file can only have the format of JSON.

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Once your rule file has been selected, click the **Import** button.


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