Hi,
why do I sometimes have different notes appearance?
For example 3 eighth notes together and the fourth notated separately? (see image 1) …
And the other is, I would like to have a note of 3 beats (half + dot), but sometimes I get half note + quarter note tied together (see image 2). how do I adjust them to my preference? …
They’re covered by different options in Notation Option > Note Grouping. Set global rules there and use Force Duration to override locally, where necessary.