I haven't tried it in 2k6, but in earlier versions the default file
names used for the wizard were hardwired, and you could rename them.
I am pretty sure this is still the case.
However, this problem I solved. The problem was that my new file had a
hidden .mus suffix (as it should), while MM
Aaron Sherber wrote:
At 02:10 PM 08/06/2005, dhbailey wrote:
There is a file called gpoinstrument.txt which you could make a copy of
and then edit to change those arabic numerals to roman numerals, and
change cello to violoncello.
I think Darcy was cautioning not to change this file, but I
1) I can't get the wizard to recognize my default file. I renamed MM's
default file, and copied my own one into the Components directory. It is
called Maestro Font Default, just like MM's, before it was renamed.
Everytime I get to the last page of the wizard it tells me it cannot
find the Default
No 1) I solved myself.
The GPO issue is worse than I thought. If I create a string quartet, the
instruments are called Violino 1, Violino 2, Viola, Cello. They should
be called Violin I, Violino II, Viola, Violoncello.
That's three out of four wrong, by any European Standard. How do I
I just looked in the instrument.txt file and the ensemble.txt and the
violins are all listed with roman numerals. The violoncello is listed
as simply cello but I suppose you could edit those files (probably
best to make copies first in case you need to revert) and edit that.
As to why they
At 02:10 PM 08/06/2005, dhbailey wrote:
There is a file called gpoinstrument.txt which you could make a copy of
and then edit to change those arabic numerals to roman numerals, and
change cello to violoncello.
I think Darcy was cautioning not to change this file, but I don't remember why.
Hi Johannes,
I also us a default file but I have never named it the same thing as
one of the MM default docs.
Here's how I made it work:
1) Put your default file in the 2006 Components File and name it
something other than a Finale name i.e. Perhaps JG Default.
2) Highlight the file name
