On 17.07.2002 10:27 Uhr, Jari Williamsson wrote
> Matthew Hindson writes:
>
>> The good thing about libraries is that I can store elements in them for use
>> in a couple of years time if needs be. If such information were to be
>> stored only within documents, and then transferred to a new document, then I
>> have to remember which documents they were stored in, etc. More hassle and
>> more brainwork (IMO).
>
> To me, it sounds there is more brainwork required with the library
> concept. Each library file can just store one single type of data. A
> document file can store all kinds of data, so one ("house style" or "style
> sheet") document can store all the elements needed for a specific look,
> while multiple library files would be needed to achieve the same thing.
There are still situations where libraries do a really good job: Imagine you
change something of your engraving style, eg font for certain symbols, line
thickness, slurs etc. Now you want to update some existing files with the
same changes: Save the documents options library and load it into your other
files.
I can think of many situations where this will be the easiest way to modify
certain element.
As far as house styles go I agree with you that it may be better to use
default documents, but this will need certain modifications by Coda, eg more
File Info fields.
Johannes
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