[Finale] Really dumb question about group names that I should know already...

2008-03-01 Thread Christopher Smith
Hi, all FinMac2008. I have a score with two pianos. I didn't want them names Piano 1 and Piano 2 like the Setup Wizard defaults to, so I changed the names to Piano (rehearsal) and Piano. I created a new part called Piano/Vocal (rehearsal) with the Piano (rehearsal) group, the solo voice

Re: [Finale] Really dumb question about group names that I should know already...

2008-03-01 Thread Darcy James Argue
Hi Chris, When viewing the part, before you optimize, just deselect Show Group Name in the group attributes. The name will still show up in the score. As far as changing the group name, this is done from the Manage Parts dialog box -- click the Edit Part Name button. Cheers, - Darcy

Re: [Finale] Really dumb question about group names that I should know already...

2008-03-01 Thread Christopher Smith
Hah! The first answer was it. As for the second answer, Finale WILL change the part name to whatever I want. It will stubbornly insist, however, that the group is still called Piano 1, though that name doesn't currently appear anywhere. It is correct in the score; only the part displays

Re: [Finale] Really dumb question about group names that I should know already...

2008-03-01 Thread Christopher Smith
Just figured this out. I have to change the group name in the score if I want it changed in the score, BUT THE PARTS DO NOT INHERIT THIS. Unlike most changes made to the score, I have to go to the part and change it there separately if I want it changed there, too. Whew. I thought I had