Extra space above tempo instruction?

[MicheleGalvagno]

I have an instrument group above the strings in a standard symphonic orchestra (winds, brass, percussion, soloist, extra group, strings).
How can I get more space above the tempo instruction of the strings group?

If I change the spacing gap for “group to group” it also affects the space between winds and brass.

[asherber]

This has been requested before. Take a look through this thread for some ideas about how to fake it.

Feature request: Additional vertical space

Typically in an orchestral score, there is additional vertical space above the string section. Sometimes this is to allow for rehearsal letters, tempo alterations, etc., but often it just exists to make it easier for the conductor to look down and instantly recognize Vln I. Layout Options/Vertical Spacing allows for a lot of settings, but unless I’m mistaken there’s no way to always create additional vertical space above/below certain staves in the score. Finale’s solution is the “Add vertical …

[MicheleGalvagno]

My goodness how much work to make it … ehm … work …
I need to check if it is worthy since there are many, many time signature changes, and there is condensing, and the score is already unbearably slow as is.

[asherber]

Yeah, I have the same preference for additional space above the strings in orchestral scores, but I’ve abandoned that for now in my work with Dorico. Hopefully that feature will get added at some point.