Change Pitch But Keep Formatting

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johnmdenis
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Post by johnmdenis » Thu Jun 06, 2019 4:08 pm

Hello,
I am working on tuning tendency worksheets and have completed one with all the formatting just the way I want it. When I try to adjust the pitches for the next instrument, all the formatting resets. Similarly, if I try to copy/paste the notes the formatting does not stay consistent (expressions, text, note head placement, etc.).

Any tips to save me some time so I don't have to slave over centering everything again? (I know centering is not proper engraving practice, but it helps on worksheets.) Thanks for any help you can provide!


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N Grossingink
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Post by N Grossingink » Thu Jun 06, 2019 4:16 pm

Two suggestions:

√ If Automatic Music Spacing is on, turn it off. (Preferences > Edit)
√ When copying and pasting, set the Edit Filter to copy everything.

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johnmdenis
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Post by johnmdenis » Thu Jun 06, 2019 4:35 pm

Thank you! Automatic spacing was the culprit.

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