Underscore in file name
Is there a way to instruct MuseScore not to include underscores in file names?
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Is there a way to instruct MuseScore not to include underscores in file names?
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Sure, just don't use them, or replace them with something else in those cases where MuseScore defaults to using them
Very similar question just got discussed in the German part of the forum, see https://musescore.org/de/node/309764
In reply to Sure, just don't use them,… by Jojo-Schmitz
Thanks, Jojo!
I have replaced them always, but I hoped there was a way to change the default behaviour.
I will have a look in the german forum.
In reply to Thanks, Jojo! I have… by BrunoCatt
Seems only be concerned with "umlaute".
No problem for me, only the underscores, but never mind, I can go on just writing the file name anew.
Maybe I can put it on the wishlist.
In reply to Seems only be concerned with… by BrunoCatt
Not just umlaute, also space, linefeed, flat, sharp, :, \, *, ?, ", <, >, |
In reply to Not just umlaute, also space… by Jojo-Schmitz
Those are of course the usual forbidden characters in file names.
Underscore is allowed by the file system but unwanted by me...
No big deal - I just change the names.
+1 on being able to change the default settings for this. I know it's a small thing, but nonetheless part of the workflow for every project
In reply to +1 on being able to change… by chrismcqueenmusic
Just be aware that using spaces will break on some filesystems, and cause problems with scripts and batch files command line invocations, and with URL's if you save online, etc. So even though I too find them unsightly, it still beats the alternative of files that only work correctly if I am very careful to only do the few things are supported and don't share them with anyone else. And I'm therefore not crazy about MuseScore making it easier for users to shoot themselves in the foot this way.
I discovered today quite by accident that if you use Save as... on a new file rather than Save..., there are no underscores at least on Windows 10.
In reply to I discovered today quite by… by mike320
I think the area I would most want to customize would be Export Parts. When I use Export Parts I end up with file names such as "My Song-Violin_I.pdf" Coming from Sibelius at least it's a weird naming convention, so I go in Finder and batch Rename the parts (I'm on mac). Not a big deal, just slightly annoying.
In reply to I discovered today quite by… by mike320
Thank you. It works perfect!