Is it possible to "attach" chords so they stay put?
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I use chord symbols mainly for my own reference (voicing things, etc.) But they "float around" a lot since I might add or delete bars here and there, and then I have to go and manually put them all back where they're supposed to be. How do I "attach" them to notes or rests or bars? (NOTE: I researched this online but the solutions did not apply to me.)
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I tried adding and deleting bars, and the chords stayed where they originally were. We might need more details or see a file.
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Sorry, for some reason I didn't get notice of the replies. Yes, it seems to happen on all documents. re: lock systems-- the option is grayed out on all documents.....how can I make this option available?
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Selection Tool.
Select at least one measure (if you need to lock all system, Select All).
Now the command Lock Systems is available, but try the keyboard shortcut:
- the letter L key.
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Thanks, that did it. Question: are there any downsides to locking the systems like this? I ask because I am constantly revising/adding / deleting bars, etc....
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I lock the staff systems in every work, since the auto spacing, for me, creates a number of issues, such as the one you experienced...grace note spacing and other annoying matter. It seems only occasionally do I need to lengthen or truncate a measure that takes only a second with the Measure tool. I save my preferences and use my customized library file.
If you decide to use a import a library file when starting a fresh document, I recommend firstly deleting all the resident articulations, expressions and custom lines; otherwise Finale will duplicate all the default ones, and soon, your files will become bloated.
Maybe MakeMusic will let identical elements to be overwritten when imported, but I won't hold my breath.
If you decide to use a import a library file when starting a fresh document, I recommend firstly deleting all the resident articulations, expressions and custom lines; otherwise Finale will duplicate all the default ones, and soon, your files will become bloated.
Maybe MakeMusic will let identical elements to be overwritten when imported, but I won't hold my breath.