Time Signature Will Not Change
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I have a simple time signature change from 2/2 to 3/2. The number of beats in the bar is changing correctly but the time signature is still displaying as 2/2 in the 3/2 measures. What can I do to get the display to show correctly? Thank you!
- zuill
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There is an option to have one time signature be the real signature, but display as another. Maybe that setting is on.
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You might also use the Measure Tool and see if Show Time Signature is clicked.
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Thank you both for your replies. Zuill, where do I find that option setting for choosing one time signature but displaying another? That could be the problem.
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That was it, Zuill. Many, many thanks! I never would have figured it out!
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I am able to see the original time signature and the first change, but not the change back. This is only when using a unique time signature. Measure 3 is supposed to go back into 3/2 and as far as the measure is concerned it did, but it doesn't display the change. It does display the change when picking one of the regular options (ie. 4/4, etc.)
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It looks like what happens is that when you choose 2/2 from the context menu, it sets "Use a different time signature for display" in order to show 2/2 instead of cut time. But then this setting sticks for future changes.