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scorn
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Post by scorn » Thu Apr 06, 2023 8:15 am

hi there
i'm done with my work but here is the worst part of it ; print!!
this is even much more difficult than writing the score
i have to print it in a3 so that i can make a book out of the score in finale
but how can i do that???
anybody has been through this problem will be so appreciated for helping me
thanks y'all
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David Ward
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Post by David Ward » Thu Apr 06, 2023 4:34 pm

If you first convert it to PDF, there are various bits of inexpensive software which create booklets. Which might be best will depend on your operating system.
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motet
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Post by motet » Thu Apr 06, 2023 4:57 pm

I agree with that. It's probably possible to get Finale to print A4 pages two-up on A3 paper, but there's also the issue of which pages go where for a booklet, which is more-easily handled as David says.
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Post by motet » Thu Apr 06, 2023 4:59 pm

I guess some print drivers will make booklets, so when you go to print your A4 pages, look for options in the print dialog to do that. It varies from printer to printer, so you're probably on your own.
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Post by scorn » Thu Apr 06, 2023 5:16 pm

ok i heard about finale printmusic
is it worthit to buy it or should i go deeper with the normal software?
thanks
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miker
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Post by miker » Thu Apr 06, 2023 6:21 pm

PrintMusic 2014 (Windows only) is a discontinued, non-supported, stripped down version of Finale. It's not unicode or SMuFL compliant, and it doesn't take plugins.

Your choice!
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Post by scorn » Thu Apr 06, 2023 7:09 pm

ok but it"s still on sale on finale website
it's printmusic 2014
so i don't buy it?
thanks
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Post by miker » Fri Apr 07, 2023 2:29 am

Go ahead and buy it. You can always upgrade later if it doesn’t do what you need.
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Post by scorn » Fri Apr 07, 2023 6:50 am

ok well i won't , according to your recommandations , i think i'm gonna stick to finale and with the layout tool maybe i'll get something valuable
i tried with photoshop to edit the score and print it , but i'm gonna do the work only with finale
what a pain in the butt this print problem!!
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