Staff Styles in Layers

[peterqd]

Using F26, is there a way to apply a staff style to only one layer? I want to have 1-bar repeat signs in layer 1 and normal notation in layer 2. Thanks

[motet]

Edit or copy and edit the staff style.

[peterqd]

Thanks! That looks exactly what I need, but how do I get there? I can only find "Define Staff Style"

[Peter Thomsen]

… how do I get there? I can only find "Define Staff Style"

From the dialog box Staff Styles,
next to
Alternate Notation
click the button
Settings…

Then you will get to the dialog box
Alternate Notation

[peterqd]

OK I found it, sorry. But the next question is how do I position the 1-bar repeat sign higher, on or above the staff, similar to the way rests are repositioned? At present the repeat sign is in the normal place, blocking the notes in Layer 2.

[michelp]

You can create an expression using that symbol and place it wherever you want.
The original staff style will still be applicable to other regions, if needed.

[peterqd]

Thankyou Michel, that's the answer. Another cludge!

In this case the symbols represent 4 bars of cued notes (trilling semiquavers) and when shown normally they make it difficult to read the rest of the notes in each bar, even though they are at 75%.

[N Grossingink]

Is it really necessary to indicate the cues when the principal part is already playing? As long as the tempo remains steady, I see little good in adding unneeded information.