Numbers for Repeated Measures

[GoGuard]

I'm looking for a way to add numbers above repeated measures. For instance, when percussion parts have several measures repeated and I use the One Measure Repeat symbol, how can I neatly add numbers above the measure so the player can keep track of his/her place in the music? I don't want to add text, as these tend to stay in place when I make adjustments. Should I use the Lyrics Tool and move them above the music? I would like them to be centered over the measures.

[Peter Thomsen]

A) I am using expressions, in a custom expression category, set up with Font and Positioning.

B) Also, you could try the plug-in:
Plug-ins menu > Measures > Number Repeated Measures
The plug-in does exactly the same as A), but without allowing the user to customize Font and Positioning.

[GoGuard]

Thanks, Peter. I'll check those out and give them a shot.

[motet]

"Number Repeated Measures" doesn't center correctly when a bar is at the beginning of a system, though, but you can hand-correct that.

I use the positioning shown below along with the JW Pattern plug-in.

[michelp]

The JW Pattern plug-in allows you to point to a customized Expression category, where you can define numbers to have the font and positioning (center) of your choice. Numbering starts from 1 (can even start on the original pattern measure). Can be for parts only. Ideal for drum parts.
 

[motet]

The "additional horizontal offset" above, required to center the number exactly, comes from the Notes and Rests settings

(Spacing After Music - Spacing Before Music) / 2

which works out to -16 EVPU with the default settings.