Force time signature (nominal vs real time signature)

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Hi. I´m trying to emulate the attached original engraving.
I´m writing in 6/1 time, but would like to display “3” as time signature.
Is that possible?
I am using Dorico SE, just to try the software. If not possible on this version, is it possible on Elements or Pro?

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Welcome to the Dorico Forum! The usual trick to display a different time signature is to create a special pickup bar, followed by the hidden ‘real’ time signature in the next measure.
In this case:

  1. insert ShiftM3/2,12Enter
    This will create a 12/2 = 6/1 pickup bar, while displaying ‘3/2’.
  2. in the next bar, insert ShiftM6/1Enter
  3. Adjust the display of the 3/2 in the first bar to only show ‘3’ (properties panel below)
  4. Hide the 6/1 in the second bar (also properties panel).
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Wow thank you so much.
When I was researching the forum I found the same concept applied to another case, but I did not quite understand the logic so I wasn´t able to use it for my specific issue. Thank you!