Re: [Finale] erratic word extensions

2008-05-29 Thread jd IMAP
Word extensions in Finale are horribly erratic. Kind of following the pattern of the entire application IYAM. Whether I use manual or smart, they never have worked. I'm on FinMac 2k7 BTW. J D Thomas ThomaStudios On May 29, 2008, at 9:36 AM, dc wrote: I have a score with many long

[Finale] error message on TIFF insert-- any way to work around?

2008-05-29 Thread MB
I have repeatedly tried to insert graphics that have been saved as NON-compressed TIF files (originally MS Paint bitmaps, then converted to tiffs in either Irfanview or MS Photo Editor).nbsp; No matter what, I still get a message saying Finale doesn't support LZW compressed graphics.nbsp; If

Re: [Finale] erratic word extensions

2008-05-29 Thread Christopher Smith
On May 29, 2008, at 12:36 PM, dc wrote: I have a score with many long melismas, several of which finish on the first note of a new system. When I create the word extensions (with TGT), some of these last notes have the extension and some don't, without my being able to see any reason.

Re: [Finale] error message on TIFF insert-- any way to work around?

2008-05-29 Thread Christopher Smith
On May 29, 2008, at 2:07 PM, MB wrote: I have repeatedly tried to insert graphics that have been saved as NON-compressed TIF files (originally MS Paint bitmaps, then converted to tiffs in either Irfanview or MS Photo Editor).nbsp; No matter what, I still get a message saying Finale

Re: [Finale] error message on TIFF insert-- any way to work around?

2008-05-29 Thread Cecil Rigby
MS Photo Editor won't open bitmapped pictures (on my XP system, at least). Save the file from bmp to jpg first (try something other than Irfanview and see whether yo get better results), and then use MS Photo Editor to save it as tif. before saving, click on the More... button and make sure LZW

[Finale] 2009 rumors

2008-05-29 Thread Ryan Beard
Anybody heard any? I got an email from MakeMusic today offering 2008 at a lower price until May 31. I know offers like these come and go, but I'm hoping that it indicates the availability of 2009 around the corner... ___ Finale mailing list

[Finale] O.T. ERM Media now distributed by Naxos

2008-05-29 Thread Kim Patrick Clow
Hi all: I know a lot of modern composers are on the list. I noticed that ERM is now being distributed by Naxos USA, making a lot of their CDS much more available. My personal favorite is a String Quartet by Roger Rudenstein dealing with President Bush called The Nightmare of Reason :) Thanks Kim

Re: [Finale] 2009 rumors

2008-05-29 Thread Eric Dannewitz
Dunno. They better have them t-shirts ready. That is really the only reason to upgrade. It's not like they'd add any features that are worth anything, or fix any bugs. On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 12:14 PM, Ryan Beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anybody heard any? I got an email from MakeMusic

Re: [Finale] error message on TIFF insert-- any way to work around?

2008-05-29 Thread Dennis Bathory-Kitsz
On Thu, May 29, 2008 2:07 pm, MB wrote: I have repeatedly tried to insert graphics that have been saved as NON-compressed TIF files (originally MS Paint bitmaps, then converted to tiffs in either Irfanview or MS Photo Editor).nbsp; No matter what, I still get a message saying Finale doesn't

Re: [Finale] error message on TIFF insert-- any way to work around?

2008-05-29 Thread David W. Fenton
On 29 May 2008 at 15:32, Cecil Rigby wrote: Save the file from bmp to jpg first (try something other than Irfanview and see whether yo get better results), and then use MS Photo Editor to save it as tif. before saving, click on the More... button and make sure LZW compression isn't selected.

Re: [Finale] error message on TIFF insert-- any way to work around?

2008-05-29 Thread Cecil Rigby
if I start with a 600 dpi or better jpg I don't have this problem- but I normally am reducing them as much as 75% within Finale, too- so, as with all things, YMMV. -Cecil - Original Message - From: David W. Fenton To: finale@shsu.edu Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 4:14 PM

Re: [Finale] mezzo voce

2008-05-29 Thread Christopher Smith
On May 29, 2008, at 4:56 PM, dc wrote: Is there an English equivalent for mezzo voce? Half-voice is what I always used. Maybe without the hyphen (I tend to put them in too often!) Christopher ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu

[Finale] turn page arrow

2008-05-29 Thread Mark McCarron
sometimes I want a title page with a big arrow to turn the page. What font will give me the arrow? Mark McCarron ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale

Re: [Finale] turn page arrow

2008-05-29 Thread Christopher Smith
On May 29, 2008, at 5:04 PM, Mark McCarron wrote: sometimes I want a title page with a big arrow to turn the page. What font will give me the arrow? Well. I spent a lot of time on this. Because Finale doesn't support Unicode, many of the really great arrows in many fonts just are not

Re: [Finale] turn page arrow

2008-05-29 Thread dhbailey
Mark McCarron wrote: sometimes I want a title page with a big arrow to turn the page. What font will give me the arrow? Mark McCarron ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale Christopher Smith has

Re: [Finale] turn page arrow

2008-05-29 Thread Barbara Touburg
Windings 2 and 3. Mark McCarron wrote: sometimes I want a title page with a big arrow to turn the page. What font will give me the arrow? Mark McCarron ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale

RE: [Finale] 2009 rumors

2008-05-29 Thread Scott Jones
I got a survey email from Makemusic which stated there would be a winner drawn for a free upgrade to 2009 but would not get the upgrade until after 2009 is shipped later this summer. QUOTE Dear Finale User, Thank you for purchasing FinaleR. We hope you are enjoying writing music and hearing your

Re: [Finale] 2009 rumors

2008-05-29 Thread Christopher Smith
Thanks, man! I took the survey. Anything to save the cost of upgrading yet again. One of the questions asked, Where do you go for technical support? One of the possible answers was the user manual (snicker), but notably missing was The Finale Listserve. Don't they know where their power

Re: [Finale] Update on Internat'l Music Score Library Project

2008-05-29 Thread Cecil Rigby
David asked: I wonder if it [IMSLP] will be as comprehensive? the online FAQ is pretty comprehensive.( http://imslp.wikidot.com/faq ) I find this to be the most interesting point (because Universal Editions sent the Cease Desist letter that ultimately closed IMSLP down):

Re: [Finale] Update on Internat'l Music Score Library Project

2008-05-29 Thread Christopher Smith
On May 29, 2008, at 8:54 PM, Cecil Rigby wrote: David asked: I wonder if it [IMSLP] will be as comprehensive? the online FAQ is pretty comprehensive.( http:// imslp.wikidot.com/faq ) I find this to be the most interesting point (because Universal Editions sent the Cease

Re: [Finale] 2009 rumors - now survey

2008-05-29 Thread Ray Horton
Christopher Smith wrote: Thanks, man! I took the survey. Anything to save the cost of upgrading yet again. One of the questions asked, Where do you go for technical support? One of the possible answers was the user manual (snicker), but notably missing was The Finale Listserve. Don't they

Re: [Finale] 2009 rumors - now survey

2008-05-29 Thread Dennis Bathory-Kitsz
On Thu, May 29, 2008 9:48 pm, Ray Horton wrote: Exactly. I tried to skip that question, since this list is pretty much the only place I get significant help, but the survey wouldn't let me. I ultimately selected Friends (I hope that includes everyone here, even David W.!). I did *exactly*

Re: [Finale] 2009 rumors - now survey

2008-05-29 Thread Ray Horton
I'm with you, friend. RBH Dennis Bathory-Kitsz wrote: On Thu, May 29, 2008 9:48 pm, Ray Horton wrote: Exactly. I tried to skip that question, since this list is pretty much the only place I get significant help, but the survey wouldn't let me. I ultimately selected Friends (I hope that

Re: [Finale] 2009 rumors - now survey

2008-05-29 Thread Carl Dershem
Ray Horton wrote: Christopher Smith wrote: Thanks, man! I took the survey. Anything to save the cost of upgrading yet again. One of the questions asked, Where do you go for technical support? One of the possible answers was the user manual (snicker), but notably missing was The Finale

Re: [Finale] Update on Internat'l Music Score Library Project

2008-05-29 Thread David McKay
Great! Thanks Cecil. David McKay 2008/5/30 Cecil Rigby [EMAIL PROTECTED]: David asked: I wonder if it [IMSLP] will be as comprehensive? the online FAQ is pretty comprehensive.( http://imslp.wikidot.com/faq) I find this to be the most interesting point (because Universal