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this option is deactivated, you can only input an item loaded onto your mouse pointer once. If
you want to input the item at multiple positions, you must reselect it each time.
NOTE
Changing your preferences permanently changes the functionality for the current project and all
new projects.
RELATED LINKS
Preferences dialog on page 45
Changing your mouse input settings
You can change your mouse input settings, for example, if you want to load a playing technique
on the pointer once and input it in multiple places without having to reselect the playing
technique each time.
PROCEDURE
1.
Press Ctrl/Cmd-, to open Preferences.
2. Click Note Input and Editing in the category list.
3. In the Editing section, choose one of the following options for Creating items with the
mouse:
● Create item at selection
● Load pointer with item
4. Optional: If you chose Load pointer with item, activate/deactivate Allow multiple items to
be created with the mouse.
5. Click Apply, then Close.
RESULT
Your mouse input settings are changed in the current project and for all future projects.
RELATED LINKS
Notations input on page 209
Rhythmic grid
The rhythmic grid is a unit of rhythmic duration whose value affects certain aspects of inputting
and editing, such as the amount by which items move. However, it does not control the duration
of notes and items that you input.
Rhythmic grid set to eighth notes (quavers) shown above the staff
The current rhythmic grid resolution is shown by the note value in the status bar, and by ruler
markings above the staff on which the caret is active. Longer lines in the rhythmic grid indicate
beat divisions, while shorter lines indicate beat subdivisions. In Play mode, the rhythmic grid is
shown by the frequency of vertical lines in tracks and in the ruler at the top of the event display.
Write mode
Rhythmic grid
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