How do I set the # of measures per system?

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Post by DianaDiazSing » Wed Sep 19, 2018 2:08 am

It's really quite simple.

I want 4 measures per system. I'm looking for some sort of intuitive feature which allows me to set the number of measures per system and apply this to the whole document. (the music was imported from Photoscore.)

I'm not getting this from watching the videos. The videos aren't really all that helpful and my questions are not being answered. Is there someone I can call who can answer my very specific questions? It just seems like no one else on Sibelius is asking the things I'm asking about.

I'm getting so frustrated!!!


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Post by MikeLyons » Wed Sep 19, 2018 7:56 am

Just to reiterate:

When you import from PS into Sib, you need to unlock format ([ctrl]a followed by [ctrl][shift]u).

Sibelius defaults to 4 bars per system.

How much of the manual have you read? Don't get frustrated, RTFM!
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Post by DianaDiazSing » Wed Sep 19, 2018 4:36 pm

So, I don't have a manual. I thought if I watched the get started videos, that I would be able to get this done and that there would be a help guide like in word. ahahahaha. The joke's on me. This isn't an intuitive program at all. And they are clearly interested in selling support services and that manual in addition to the program. I will have to figure out how to unlock the format. Thanks for your instructions.

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Post by bobp » Wed Sep 19, 2018 7:38 pm

The manual is included in the software. Possibly under File/Help.
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Post by DianaDiazSing » Wed Sep 19, 2018 10:49 pm

MikeLyons wrote:Just to reiterate:

When you import from PS into Sib, you need to unlock format ([ctrl]a followed by [ctrl][shift]u).

Sibelius defaults to 4 bars per system.
CLEVER!! That worked!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D

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Post by MikeLyons » Thu Sep 20, 2018 10:46 am

If you press F1 from within Sibelius it will call up the manual. Same goes for PS. Both manuals are pdf files and were installed along with the programs.
DianaDiazSing wrote:CLEVER!! That worked!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D
No charge! :-D
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Post by jotunes » Thu Sep 20, 2018 6:26 pm

You can always highlight the number of measures you want per system and hit Shift-Option-M. If it's only a few pages it should only take a minute or two doing this 4 measures at a time.

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Post by DianaDiazSing » Tue Sep 25, 2018 7:01 pm

jotunes wrote:You can always highlight the number of measures you want per system and hit Shift-Option-M. If it's only a few pages it should only take a minute or two doing this 4 measures at a time.
OMG, I'm going to need the manual to remember this. Thanks though.

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Post by MikeLyons » Tue Sep 25, 2018 9:45 pm

["rod-for-own-back"]If you just do as I suggested, you will never need to do this![/"rod-for-own-back"]
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