Finale in French

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Alfonsina
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Post by Alfonsina » Wed Oct 25, 2017 2:28 pm

Hello, I have Finale in English, and just today I knew there exists a version in French.
How can I have it ?
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Peter Thomsen
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Post by Peter Thomsen » Wed Oct 25, 2017 3:29 pm

I suggest that you ask your question in the European Finale Forum (in the french sub-forum):

http://www.finaleforum.superflexible.net/
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Alfonsina
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Post by Alfonsina » Wed Oct 25, 2017 4:21 pm

Thank you Peter. But I don't want to pay again 300 dollars.
Then it means the version I have it's not possible to "transform" it in French ?
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Post by motet » Wed Oct 25, 2017 4:22 pm

You might ask MakeMusic.

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Post by michelp » Wed Oct 25, 2017 6:59 pm

Finale is a not a multi-language program. Each translated version is a separate program.
Contact IPE Music http://www.prodipe.com/support/ and click on "Soumettez un ticket". They translate, distribute and support the French version.
Explain your situation.
P.S. : be aware that the French version is always "late" (currently 25.2). The translation is far from perfect and even differs between the Mac and PC version...
If your English is good enough, I would recommend that you stay with the English version (more frequent updates, more bug fixes).
If you decide to go for the French version, here is a useful forum in French : http://finale-logiciel-aide-gravure-musicale.eu. It deals with both versions (English & French).
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Post by Alfonsina » Wed Oct 25, 2017 7:50 pm

Thank you Michel for your opinion and advice, I understand now and supposed it was like you tell. I began a several years ago with Allegro 2007 and learned a lot of music vocabulary in english. So I will continue with the english version I have.
Motet: I asked Make music, and they told me to go to IPE music.
Best regards for all of you.
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