[Finale] Rehearsal measure numbers
Collective wisdom, I can't seem to find an elegant way to do this: (Mac OS 10.5.5, Finale 2009b) I'd like to have rehearsal markings that are measure numbers, that are enclosed, and that have the functionality of the newly-named score list (top line of the score, all parts). I know I can do this as an expression, but I like clicking on a measure (with the measure tool) and having the correct measure number show up. Here's what I go through (I'm working on a string quartet): 1. Opt-shift a measure: inserts measure numbers on all staves (though oddly, only the top one is enclosed) 2. Select handles of the lower three numbers, then a. Double-click handle to assign enclosure b. Right-click to Unlink in All Parts c. Right-click to Show/Hide Based on Region Using expressions -- create one once, then duplicate and edit actual measure numbers -- is much simpler. But is there an even simpler way? (Of course, it probably took me longer to write this email than to have gone through the entire score creating measure number rehearsal marks using Expressions, but I'm thinking of my next project). Thanks! Andrew Levin ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
[Finale] Measure number follow-up
Hello, again, In experimenting I've noticed that when I create an enclosure for a measure number rehearsal marking, they come out looking differently when doing it as an Expression compared with doing it with the Measure tool. Specifically, my ellipse is more circular with the former, and more elliptical in the latter. And this is with the same settings (see below). The thing is, using Expressions is the simpler way of doing things, but I like the flatter ellipse of the Measure tool method. So my question is, can anyone else replicate this, and should this go to Make Music (and be put *below* the very lowest feature request on their list!?!)? Here are my settings: Shape: ellipse Opaque (not checked) Line thickness: 3.5 Height: 36 Width: 36 (the other two items are zeros) Enforce minimum width Fixed enclosure size (not checked) Thanks. Andrew Levin PS - I'm on the digest, so I'd appreciate being copied directly when replied to. ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
[Finale] re: rehearsal letters
well, what I just wrote was NOT what I meant At ALL! nonsense!! I SHOULD'VE written: go into the measure number tool add a new region in BOTH "Includes measure" boxes put in the actual measure number where you want a rehearsal letter So if rehearsal "A" starts at measure 25, put 25 in both boxes in the "First measure in region" box put 1 (this means letter number 1, 'A") now choose the letter style under "Style" and proceed as you would normally FOr rehearsal letter B you make another new region for just the single measure where you want it to show, say, measure 55, and then put "2" in the "First measure in region" box, thereby telling Fin you want the 2nd letter used there, which is B. etc sorry for the previous post! -Cecil ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] Rehearsal measure numbers
Hi Andrew- Well, I use Fin09, but it seems this functionality should be the same for you, even if the dialog boxes may be a little different . I've done what you describe with the measure tool before (had both measure numbers and rehearsal lettering). Simply right-click the tool and choose edit measure number region. Set up (Add) a new region that encompasses however much of the piece you want to cover (all is easiest: e.g. 1-998) Then in the drop down options for style choose the lettering you want. On the right hand side of the dx you can set the enclosure shape, and even EDIT it, if you like. Make sure Always show on top staff is checked Set other options as you need (how often to appear, etc). You can always change all that as you would the appearance or disappearance of a regular measure number, of course. You might also make a list of the measure numbers and letters associated with them so if you want to make parts with multimeasure rests included you can go back and split measures as needed so that the rehearsal letters appear. Hope this helps- -Cecil Rigby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Liberty, SC - Original Message - From: Andrew Levin To: finale@shsu.edu Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 11:00 AM Subject: [Finale] Rehearsal measure numbers Collective wisdom, I can't seem to find an elegant way to do this: (Mac OS 10.5.5, Finale 2009b) I'd like to have rehearsal markings that are measure numbers, that are enclosed, and that have the functionality of the newly-named score list (top line of the score, all parts). I know I can do this as an expression, but I like clicking on a measure (with the measure tool) and having the correct measure number show up. Here's what I go through (I'm working on a string quartet): 1. Opt-shift a measure: inserts measure numbers on all staves (though oddly, only the top one is enclosed) 2. Select handles of the lower three numbers, then a. Double-click handle to assign enclosure b. Right-click to Unlink in All Parts c. Right-click to Show/Hide Based on Region Using expressions -- create one once, then duplicate and edit actual measure numbers -- is much simpler. But is there an even simpler way? (Of course, it probably took me longer to write this email than to have gone through the entire score creating measure number rehearsal marks using Expressions, but I'm thinking of my next project). Thanks! Andrew Levin ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] Re: Mid-measure clef
On Thu, Sep 25, 2008 at 12:09 PM, Noel Stoutenburg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > David W. Fenton wrote: > >> If you don't select the region beforehand, don't you just check off the >> mid-measure clef checkbox in the clef dialog? >> >> > Part of the reason for making the query was that I was not seeing a > mid-measure clef checkbox. > Hi, I'm having this exact same problem in Finale 2008 Windows. Everything the OP says is exactly the same problem I'm having. The clef is not movable, no handle, and I'm not seeing any options for designating it as a mid-measure clef. I never had this problem in the past. What is going on? ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] Finale or Sibelius for Renaissance music
If I understand you correctly, this sort of thing can be done in Sibelius easily with custom defined noteheads, tuplets and hidden rests. An example was put on the Sibelius chat page not long ago, but I haven't been able to find it. How much flexibility is required with bar lines? Sibelius scores must always have barlines present, otherwise the line would not break, but they can be hidden. Until recently, it has been cumbersome to manipulate the bar lengths to have barlines (for line breaks) in appropriate places, but there are now plug-ins to help, which do the necessary calculations and bar manipulations. If barlines are between staves but not through staves, to have say a dotted minim over the barline, it would need to be minim tied to a crotchet over the barline, with tuplets, the minim becomes a dotted minim and the crotchet rest in the next bar can be hidden. The example explains better, I'll continue to look for it. Andrew On 29/11/2008, Johannes Gebauer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Someone just asked me what software I recommended for Renaissance > notation. He wants to be especially flexible with bar lines, ie no bar > lines, mensurstriche. > > I know how to do all this in Finale, but he wants the easiest solution, > can someone tell me how good Sibelius is in these things? I don't > usually recommend Finale for beginners, unless their goal is the best > quality, rather than easy learning. In this case I am sure easy learning > comes first. > > Sibelius? Finale? > > Johannes > ___ > Finale mailing list > Finale@shsu.edu > http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale > ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
