Hide ledger lines on single layer
Moderators: Peter Thomsen, miker
Hi all -
I assume this is possible - can I hide ledger lines only on a single layer? I'd like to keep them on layer 1 and hide them on layer 2.
I make a lot of lead sheets with "extra" stuff like rhythm notes above/below the staff etc. Sometimes I'd like to hide the ledger lines for the extra stuff and retain them for the main notated melody.
Thanks!
Geoff
I assume this is possible - can I hide ledger lines only on a single layer? I'd like to keep them on layer 1 and hide them on layer 2.
I make a lot of lead sheets with "extra" stuff like rhythm notes above/below the staff etc. Sometimes I'd like to hide the ledger lines for the extra stuff and retain them for the main notated melody.
Thanks!
Geoff
http://www.merlotembargo.com
- Peter Thomsen
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I would use the (very technical) Speedy Entry Tool dialog box Edit Frame:
(make sure you are in the right layer)
Speedy Entry Tool.
Click outside the staff, to exit the entry rectangle.
Hold down the correct modifier key (Windows: Ctrl; Mac: Option), and click in the staff/measure.
In the dialog Edit Frame, navigate to the relevant entry, and de-select Ledger.
(make sure you are in the right layer)
Speedy Entry Tool.
Click outside the staff, to exit the entry rectangle.
Hold down the correct modifier key (Windows: Ctrl; Mac: Option), and click in the staff/measure.
In the dialog Edit Frame, navigate to the relevant entry, and de-select Ledger.
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- michelp
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Do you still use Finale 2009 ?
If you now have a more recent version than the one mentioned in your signature (10 years old), you could use the JW Change plug-in -> Note Entries -> Ledger Lines -> Hide (with a layer selected).
If you don't, Peter's suggestion is the way yo go.
If you now have a more recent version than the one mentioned in your signature (10 years old), you could use the JW Change plug-in -> Note Entries -> Ledger Lines -> Hide (with a layer selected).
If you don't, Peter's suggestion is the way yo go.
Last edited by michelp on Thu Jan 16, 2020 4:36 pm, edited 3 times in total.
Michel
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MacOsX 12.7.4, 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
Peter already answered your question.
You might consider using an extra staff for the extra stuff . E.g. a staff with no barlines, no staff lines etc. . This staff can have any distance from the main staff and can also have a different size - possibilities which might come in handy.
Finale 3.0-25.5, German edition, Windows 7
trombonist, pianist, conductor / Recklinghausen, Germany
trombonist, pianist, conductor / Recklinghausen, Germany
Thanks guys! Not sure where the JW change plugin is, but Peter's method worked great! Never knew that advanced menu even existed.
I'm aware I could easily add extra staves, but I'm after as few page turns as possible, and a single chart for the whole band
(I'm on v25, have updated my profile... )
I'm aware I could easily add extra staves, but I'm after as few page turns as possible, and a single chart for the whole band
(I'm on v25, have updated my profile... )
http://www.merlotembargo.com
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Yes, of course! The extra staves can easily be hidden, so they won't need any extra space.
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trombonist, pianist, conductor / Recklinghausen, Germany
trombonist, pianist, conductor / Recklinghausen, Germany