Different scores sizes in the same flow

Dorico
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Hello to all,

I just wondered, until now all of my projects required only one size per projects, or flows, so I never had to figure any problem out.

But here, I must say I’m stuck, I have a project that starts with a solo piano, and then, a few pages later, continues with a complete wind concert band, so basically we come from 2 regular staves to suddenly… over 30! But I don’t want the piano looking as the same size as I will use later with the concert band (too small for a solo piano), is there anyway that in the middle on the score suddenly the size becomes smaller? or bigger?

Thanks for your help, or for linking a video that shows this operation.

All best
Val

2

You can add a system break or Frame break anywhere (including where the system naturally breaks) then use the Space Size property in the Properties panel.

3

Wow, it’s that simple? It works perfectly, thanks!

4

Just in case it’s not obvious: it may be easiest to set the global space size (in Layout Options) to suit the main bulk of the score. Then add a System Break on the first beat of bar 1 and manually adjust the Space Size for the first system(s). Then reset when the rest of the group appears.

5

Ok, thanks for the tips!