Finale Forum

Anyone else seeing this when first opening a file? It's like there's one element that appears to be a more-than-100-point font that disappears when you click on the document. I saw something similar in a previous document that used a file that originated in Finale 25, but this document was created f...

I have imported my Expressions Library from Finale 25, but they are all from the pre-SMuFL Jazz Font - is there a way to convert all to the SMuFL Finale Jazz Font globally, or must I change each one individually?

...and thanks elbsound - I was only accessing Brass techniques (I found what I need in Alternates and Extras).

I can access this list - when I selected Finale Jazz in this list, I am now able to access the Symbol Selection dialogue box via Insert Symbol. I wouldn't have figured this out with you - thanks! (why is this process so convoluted?)

Never seen this window before - thanks. Unfortunately, I am unable to access it outside the Text menu (which defaults to Finale Jazz Text) - how can I access this window with Finale Jazz? I'm on a Mac, so it could be a different process on PC.

I recently switched from Finale's 'legacy' Jazz font to its SMuFL equivalent in Finale 27. I did this because the powers that be never got around to fixing the dotted-eighth rest-spacing issue (grrrr). Unfortunately, the new font seems to have done away with several articulations that the original h...

I never use Simple Note entry.

I see several erratic notes in my first formatted part since updating to v. 27 - see attached score and part. I've seen this before, but it disappeared in v. 25 – now that I've updated to v. 27, this issue appears to have returned. Any suggestions?

UPDATE: I notice that this issue is still occurring in 27.4.1.146 - obviously, nothing has been done to correct this bug. When in scroll view, I click on the scroll bar at the bottom of the page to back up several measures (as opposed to one measure at a time) - it proceeds as intended but then imme...

Usually pointing to the right - and usually in the drum part (for example, Continue BD pattern →)

The Jazz font family has a unique hand-written quality that is quite visually pleasing (at least to me) - seems like creating my own shape would be inconsistent with the aesthetics of the font (thus, my question).

I have always wondered why the Jazz font family doesn't include an arrow - seems like a fairly basic sign for jazz writers (way more necessary than the glasses icon, IMO). Am I missing it? If not, does anyone have a workaround that fits the general 'look' of the Jazz font?

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Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:39 pm

The TG Tools V3 plugin set has a text expression sorter - there is a one month free trial period (fully functional).

Not exactly what I was looking for, but this was certainly helpful in organizing my numerous text expressions - thanks for the suggestion!

Is it possible to reassign the numbers in my Expression Library? I spent a great deal of time rearranging my expressions in my template file today - however, when I upload this library to another file, the expressions are arranged in numerical order (thus eliminating my rearrangement). I have attach...

No - I mean scroll view. And I did reset Finale preferences, which fixed the problem for a time - however, the problem resurfaced after a few days. I tried to upload a screen video of the issue, but this forum doesn't allow .mov files to be uploaded.

Yes - I submitted a ticket a while back (I even sent them a video showing this problem). They said they'd study my situation and never got back to me.

Both useful comments - I'll try them. Regarding the second suggestion: if the first note is tied to the second, then it will be impossible to create a second tie to convert. Am I correct about this?

I have a question regarding tied notes across measure lines and how they behave after a measure with a staff style (specifically, a one-measure repeat sign). Even if I leave the notes under the staff style, the first note of the next measure is no longer tied (unless the measure starts a new system ...

Does anyone else notice that Finale 25 scrolls incorrectly in score view? Most times when I try to scroll backwards by clicking on the horizontal scroll bar left of the scroll slider (is that the term?), my score actually scrolls forward the first time. Subsequent backward scrolls are always success...

Figured it out - I was able to use HP Utility on my MacBook running Snow Leopard to upgrade the firmware. HP Utility worked perfectly with that system, but it was VERY squirrelly in Sierra.

Hey Mike - do you know how to upload the updated firmware to an HP 5200 via USB? Apparently this printer is not a network printer, so USB is my only avenue. Here are the things I've done and the problems I've encountered: 1) Read HP ReadMe file - it gives instructions for updating firmware using USB...

Beautiful - thanks!

I have run into a frustrating problem when changing instruments (e.g., changing a short alto sax passage to flute) on my jazz ensemble score. When I do this, the original groupings reappear, and I must reset everything back to my preferences. For example, the entire brass section is grouped as it wa...

Funny - I deleted the printer from my System Preferences and tried to add it again. This time, the correct software downloaded, and I'm all set. I wonder what i did wrong the first time - no software downloaded then. Oh well - thanks for the input.

I just purchased a used 5200 to print with my Mac - it was plug-and-play, but the default driver was "Generic PostScript Printer." Was I correct to use this, or should I have opted for the HP 4L/5L drivers running Sierra? I'm not 100% sure that was the exact designation, but I remember it as being s...