Start measure numbers at…
I recently had a big arrangement that, for printing purposes, I broke down into 7 smaller arrangements. Unfortunately, in each smaller arrangement, the measure numbers start at 1. It would be nice if I could start the measure numbers at other numbers so that the measure numbers in each sub-arrangement can start where the previous part left off.
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In the handbook, see measure operations , "add to measure number"
In reply to See measure operations by David Bolton
OK, so I found that. For me, it’s counter-intuitive. I expected to see a “Start measure numbering at…” option on the Numbers page of the Edit Style menu.
In reply to Start measure numbering at by Jim Telles
Yes - "Counter-Intuitive" is part of what's making it hard for me to get started. But it's great that we can find answers by asking!
In reply to See measure operations by David Bolton
I am using version 1.2. I did not get "ADD TO MEASURE NUMBER" to work perfectly. For some reason I seemed to be unable to SELECT the first measure. Eventually I inserted 2 blank measures at the beginning of the piece and succeeded in getting the measure properties by selecting blank measure no. 2. (I tried deleting the 2 blank measures afterwards, but that caused the measure numbering to revert to default value)
In reply to Add to measure number by yolz
If you are having trouble selecting a measure, zooming in can help. You don't actually have to "select" it - just right click in any empty area of the measure. And zooming in can help you isolate an empty area.
In reply to If you are having trouble by Marc Sabatella
Thank you very much Marc Sabatela. The problem was with me. I restarted my computer and then everything worked well. Sorry I bothered you guys, but I am still thankful for your tips.
I am scoring part of a piece starting at measure 102. How to select the starting measure number to display on score?
In reply to start at measure number by yolz
David's suggestion above is still valid.
M.
In reply to See first reply... by Miwarre
Thank you.Miwarre. The first time I tried it did not work perfectly and I had to insert blank measures at the start because I was unable to select first measure. However, after further advice from Marc Sabatella I restarted my computer and tried again and it worked perfectly
In reply to See first reply... by Miwarre
Thank you.Miwarre. The first time I tried it did not work perfectly and I had to insert blank measures at the start because I was unable to select first measure. However, after further advice from Marc Sabatella I restarted my computer and tried again and it worked perfectly