Mixed Meter Beaming Issue in 7/8

Hello, I am wondering if it might be possible to make the following measure cleaner by creating the beaming as indicated in red. I have tried manipulating the groupings in the Meter bar, but it won’t let me do the following: 7/8 1.5+1.5+1.5+1.5+1/8.

I have even tried 14/16 to see if that would work. Suggestions:

You can’t specify decimals in a time signature’s grouping, but yes you could input a hidden time signature with a semiquaver denominator, eg enter [3+3+3+3+2]/16 into the time signatures popover.

Alternatively, if this is a recurring pattern, set it up in one bar with Force Duration, then repeat/copy that bar, and use Lock Duration to repitch whilst maintaining existing note durations.

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Thank you! I think I had left off the brackets to do the rhythmic break down. So now it looks much better!

thankyou!

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