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Chapter 25 Preferences, project settings, and key commands 895
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Line Distance eld: Denes additional vertical distance between sta systems (single, multiple,
or bracketed stas can constitute a system) on the same page. It applies to full scores, as well
as single sta parts.
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Maximum Bars/Line eld: This parameter can be useful when using small spacing values (see
below), to prevent too many bars from being displayed on one line. The number set here limits
the number of bars that can be displayed per line.
Note: This setting can be overridden when using the Layout tool to change line breaks.
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Constant Spacing eld: Determines the amount of horizontal distance between notes, aecting
the distance from note to note, regardless of rhythmic value.
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Proportional Spacing eld: Determines the amount of horizontal distance between notes,
taking the note durations into consideration.
If you only use Proportional Spacing (and set Constant Spacing to 0), every bar receives the
same amount of horizontal space. A whole note uses as much space as four quarter notes. In
the opposite situation (high constant value, proportional value set to 0), the distance from one
note to the next is always the same, regardless of note duration. A half note takes the same
amount of space as an eighth note. Other factors, such as accidentals, ties, and so on, are also
considered for note distance calculations.
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Slash Spacing eld: This is the distance parameter for slashes (used in sta styles that display
beat slashes instead of automatic rests), and is especially important when inserting notes into
stas that display slashes. For example, musical styles such as funk use a lot of sixteenth notes,
so you are likely to choose a higher slash distance than you would for music that doesn’t
go beyond eighth notes. This way, the proper relationships between notes and passages
(containing only slashes and chord symbols) can be maintained.
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Beaming Slant Factor, Minimum Slant, and Maximum Slant elds: These three parameters aect
the slant angle of beams. As with the Spacing parameters, these parameters work together.
Appropriate settings need to be found by trying dierent combinations. The nal settings will
vary, depending on the style of the music and on personal preference.
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Beaming Slant Factor: Determines the general amount of beam slanting, in relation to the
intervals of the notes connected by beams.
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Minimum Slant: Determines the minimum interval of notes that causes beams to be slanted.
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Maximum Slant: Determines the maximum beaming slant angle.
These parameters work relative to a particular scoring situation, which is why no explicit
settings can be given. Again, it’s essential to try dierent combinations when working on the
nal layout of a piece.
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Default Pedal Position eld: Determines the vertical position of automatic pedal symbols (those
created when you use the MIDI sustain pedal during a real-time recording). If set to zero,
recorded MIDI sustain pedal events are hidden in the score. Pedal marks that you manually
insert from the Part box are not aected by this parameter.
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“’Open’ single stas” checkbox: Displays single stas without vertical lines at their start point
(left side of the clef).
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“Justify last sta” checkbox: Lengthens the last line (the last sta system, in full scores) to the
right page margin.
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“Alternate repeat symbols” checkbox: If selected, all repeat signs in the project are displayed with
real book-style brackets.
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“Hide muted notes” checkbox: Excludes muted notes from the score display. If unselected,
muted notes are displayed in the score, even though they won’t be heard during
MIDI playback.