Converting MS3 scores to MS4

• Dec 17, 2022 - 00:01

I think we need a topic heading for discussing converting MS3 files to MS4. This one I'm adding can be used if appropriate; if this should be done some other way, someone please advise.

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Are Jayem

• Dec 17, 2022 - 15:25

Care to start the discussion here?

jcorelis

• Dec 17, 2022 - 15:40

I'll no doubt be posting some questions soon as I convert old scores -- I've only had MS4 now for less than 24 hours. I just thought it might be useful to set up a forum topic now, since many people may start having questions on this.

jcorelis

• Dec 17, 2022 - 16:26

There is a video on MuseScore's channel https://www.youtube.com/@musescore on "Differences between MS3 and MS4," but it's brief and doesn't really deal with any problems. Maybe one or more videos could be added giving actual examples of conversion, with tips and problems to watch out for.

Pat Richman

• Dec 17, 2022 - 21:17

2 tips from the "Engraving Improvements in MuseScore 4: How They Affect Your Older Scores" video involve resetting styles and positions from the "Format" menu:

Format > Style > Click "Reset all styles to default" button [bottom left of dialog]
Select all measures in score [Ctrl+A] > Format > Reset Shapes and positions

From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7dagae87eM

Pat Richman

• Dec 17, 2022 - 21:20

FIXED

jcorelis

• Dec 17, 2022 - 22:37

Thanks for the link and title suggestion, I will do that.