Problem in spacing systems

[sergiobn]

I use Finale for Mac version 25.5 and I'm having a problem when I want to space systems evenly in a page. I used Page Layout tool to space all systems in a page, as shown in Fig. 1 attached, but the space between system 10 and 11 became larger than the others and I cannot figure out how to solve this problem. Any help? Thanks.

[motet]

Try "Redefine pages" followed by "Space systems evenly" again.

[sergiobn]

When I do this, "Redefine Pages" followed by "Space systems evenly", the space between systems becomes greater and a second page is created to fit the 12 systems. I don't know it different space between systems 10 and 11 is a 'bug' in this version of my Finale. I've tried several combinations of commands but without success.

[David Ward]

If the spacing between systems 1 & 2 is exactly as you want, try this. Page Layout, select the top left handle for system 2, then in the menu choose Systems > Edit System Margins. Since you've selected system 2, the dialogue should say Change from System 2 Thru 2. Make the second figure 12 and then click Apply.

Does this give you what you want?

If not you might think of trying other top and bottom margin sizes, and then make them the same throughout (usually but not necessarily excluding the margins for system 1). If you have included system 1, but don't like how it looks, you can drag its margin handles to suit, or drag the system itself down should you wish &c &c.

If all this is no help at all, my apologies.

[sergiobn]

Hi David, thank you for the tip. The problem was solved.