How add grace notes while auto correcting the timing

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michaeltr
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Finale Version: Finale 2014
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Post by michaeltr » Sat Jan 11, 2020 12:41 am

I have a score that I imported from logic, and I'd like to convert some of the ornaments I have into grace notes while auto adding the equivalent rest time in their place. I know how to create grace notes, but I don't know how to customize finale's rest fill in option.


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Djard
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Post by Djard » Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:14 pm

I'm not sure if I understand you correctly, but here is what I would try, recognizing that Finale toggles grace notes: i.e. when overwriting a grace note, it will appear as a regular note. But if you repeat the step, the note will again appear as an ornament. But you may find that Finale will prohibit editing a complete measure. In such case, here is a workaround:

1. Click on "Simple Entry Tool" (icon in upper toolbar).
2. Simple (upper text menu) -> Simple Entry Options -> uncheck "Check for extra notes" and "Fill with rests at end of measure" -> OK.
3. Edit the grace notes (remember to toggle) -> when finished, repeat the steps above and check again the two options.

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