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My V27 was printing by Adobe PDF fine until this latest update. Now even when I uncheck use system fonts only, it ouputs a corrupt file that won't open. Still waiting on answer from support. Using Microsoft Print to PDF now

Since installing the last update V27 Can't print to Adobe pdf. Can print to HP printer. All other programs print to PDF. Sibelius, Encore, Musescore, Word etc.Re-installed V26 works no problem.

Installed latest V27 update. Won't print PDF using Adobe. All other programs no problem: Sibelius, Encore, Bagpipe Software, Word etc. The only glitch is V27's latest update. Removed Finale V27, reinstalled V26 works fine. Tried download V27 demo, same problem. Have message in to support.

Tried page layout, plugins but can't get the 24 measures 6 systems on one page. Should fit easily. I'm missing something....

thanks George

called superscript ordinals: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th but with the th smaller and elevated

Is there a way to write 79th with the th elevated?

I like my repeat barlines to hug the thick barline on repeats. I do it with drag and drop.
I use Document Options to set parameters for othe things.
Anyone know of a way to get those barlines to 'snap' to position?

Thank you for the help! Invaluable. I was an Encore user, but since using Finale I've totally converted. Evidently, unlike Finale, the people at Passport Designs are not interested in responding to questions (for months!), and haven't upgraded/improved their product in over 2 years. I guess, as they...

Allow primary beam within a space did it. Thanks.
But, is there an explanation as to why those stems were shortened?

I'll check your attachments tonight. I'm on the iPhone now.
Thanks, George

I personally am fine with the stem lengths that are shortened. I'm notating bagpipe music and the client finds those stems "stunted". Finale shortened them in that instance, but I don't know why. If there is a rule of notation covering that, I'm good with it. If there isn't, I guess I need to set al...

Here's the two settings:
Flatten all beams
Base slope on end notes only

If I flatten all beams, stems are 3.5 spaces.
Any other setting stunts stems in 3rd measure:
Base on end notes only
Flatten beams based on standard note
Flatten beams based on extreme note

I used the beam angle tool to lengthen the stems in the 4th measure to 3.5 spaces/octave. Is there a setting to achieve this globally in the document, or, is their a notation rule accounting for the stunted stems in measure 3?

My query is why Finale shortens the stems in the 3rd measure. There must be some rule of notation here, otherwise the stems would be 3.5 spaces/octave. Why the stunted stems?

I have Finale 25.0.0.6858 Windows 10 I know standard stem lengths are octaves or 3.5 spaces However, when beaming notes (eg 1/8 notes) the stem lengths shorten under certain beaming conditions. My example has 3 1/8th notes. Measure 1: all 3 notes beamed, stems extend octave Measure 2: first 2 notes ...