Page Format Wizard : a new script for RGP Lua
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- michelp
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Jacob Winkler has created a spectacular script for RGP Lua, Page Format Wizard.
It regroups in one single window the formatting parameters for :
• score
• default parts
• special parts (specific formatting for selected parts)
For each one : page settings, system settings and even staff settings.
And there is an "Apply" button. No need to go through an extra step (Page Layout -> Redefine Pages -> All pages).
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It can be downloaded here : https://www.finalelua.com/scripts
Jason Loffredo has a YouTube video :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbWznbCqR1E
P.S.: The solution that MakeMusic should have implemented....
P.S. 2 : there are some reports of error messages (MacOs Monterey, Sonoma). Jacob Winkler announced that a fix should be available soon.
It regroups in one single window the formatting parameters for :
• score
• default parts
• special parts (specific formatting for selected parts)
For each one : page settings, system settings and even staff settings.
And there is an "Apply" button. No need to go through an extra step (Page Layout -> Redefine Pages -> All pages).
Click to enlarge
It can be downloaded here : https://www.finalelua.com/scripts
Jason Loffredo has a YouTube video :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbWznbCqR1E
P.S.: The solution that MakeMusic should have implemented....
P.S. 2 : there are some reports of error messages (MacOs Monterey, Sonoma). Jacob Winkler announced that a fix should be available soon.
Last edited by michelp on Mon Jan 29, 2024 6:44 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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
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
- michelp
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A version 1.2 is available which seems to fix the problem. The script now launches without a hitch.
Great tool.
Great tool.
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
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
- Gilberto Rey
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Good to hear there is a new version. It never worked for me.
I'll download the 1.2 version today and have a go agaain. it's a great tool when you get it to work.
I'll download the 1.2 version today and have a go agaain. it's a great tool when you get it to work.
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- ebiggs1
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Do you ever wonder if the MM guys and gals see some of the amazing plug-ins and think we could of done that.There were plans to completely overhaul Page Format/Layout, over a decade ago, ...
Finale 27.4.1 - Perfect Layout Silver - Note Performer 4.4 - SmartScore Pro 64 - Windows 11
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- motet
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"Redefine pages" is certainly one of the odder aspects of Finale, so something like this is what's called for. Unfortunately, the people who need this most--beginners--are also the least equipped to go through the arcane process of installing Lua and getting the plug-in into the menu, so while this is a great substitute for the real thing, it really needs to be incorporated into Finale. Perhaps they can buy it from Mr Winkler and do that.
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This is fantastic! I will try it out today.
Can we provide a little lagniappe somewhere? I am so grateful for the focused effort on something we need so badly!
Can we provide a little lagniappe somewhere? I am so grateful for the focused effort on something we need so badly!
- ebiggs1
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More than likely, they’re thinking “cool, now we don’t have to do that.”
Finale 27.4.1 - Perfect Layout Silver - Note Performer 4.4 - SmartScore Pro 64 - Windows 11
President, The Shawnee Concert Band, Composer/Arranger, retired Music Teacher.
President, The Shawnee Concert Band, Composer/Arranger, retired Music Teacher.