I have a bunch of music that fits onto a single page, but when I try increasing the “space size” (in the “Page Setup” of Layout Options - a setting that admittedly took me a moment to locate in Dorico), it creates a second page. My question: is there any way to “lock” the notes onto a single page (or I presume Frame?) such that if I subsequently increase the space size it won’t create a 2nd page? I know it has something to do with locking Frames in Engraving Mode but can’t figure out the exact procedure. Thanks in advance -
In Engrave Mode, select the first and the last note that you wan’t on your page (frame) using Cmd-click to select both. Then click Engrave - Format Music Frames - Make into Frame from the drop-down menu or in the left panel (you can also assign a keyboard shortcut). If you wan’t to make sure, it stays like that, click Lock Frame when you’re happy with the result.
That worked. HOWEVER (for what it’s worth): I admittedly wish there was more visual confirmation that I’ve selected everything between the first and last note, vs. merely highlighting the 2 objects - feels like I’ve done something wrong even though I did not. I also created (as you suggested) a key command for “Lock Frame”, but I’m actually surprised there isn’t simply a clickable icon to the left of the Dorico screen (near “Lock System”) for “Make Into Frame”?