Changing the page color in the edit window

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ogrooney
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Post by ogrooney » Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:24 pm

Just a little question. I usually work for hours with finale 2005, and my eyes hurts me a lot. :shock:
Is it possible to change the page color in the edit window to have less brightness? (I'd like to work on a grey page instead of a white one)
My screen brightness is already set to the lowest level. . I only noticed it is possible to change the background color.

Please, does anyone know?
Finale 2008b, mac os 10.5.6


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michelp
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Post by michelp » Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:25 pm

I realize that in 2005, you can only change the background color, not the paper color itself, a thing that is now possible in version 2007 and later (I don't have 2006 to check it) : Program options -> Palettes and backgrounds -> Manuscript texture :
Either chose a graphic file or use the "solid color" button to use a plain colour background.
I personally chose a light green background solid color, easy on the eyes.
Time to upgrade ?
Michel
MacOsX 12.7.5, Finale 27.4.1 & 26.3.1, Mac Mini Intel Dual Core i7 3Ghz, 16 Go Ram. Azerty kb. MOTU Midi Express XT USB, Roland Sound Canvas SC-88vl, MOTU Audio Express. 2 monitors (27"' pivot, 24'"), JW Lua, RGP Lua

ogrooney
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Post by ogrooney » Fri Oct 10, 2008 6:19 am

You're right lol ! Maybe it's time for me to upgrade.....

Thank you for your answer....
Finale 2008b, mac os 10.5.6

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