# How to import .jar files to Ignition v8.1

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**Category:** Ignition\
**Tags:** scripting, ignition81\
**Created:** [February 28, 2023, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-import-jar-files-to-ignition-v8-1/70435 "2023-02-28T18:51:49Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 30, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-import-jar-files-to-ignition-v8-1/70435/4 "2023-03-30T17:55:11Z")

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> [@albetro.15](#):
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> can't get it to work.

Try placing the jars in `lib/core/common`. Don't use pack200. Restart your gateway.

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