I need to adjust the location of notes in a bar. Is there a way I can move notes independently of one another for graphic purposes?
I think if you select the A# and B, then right-click>voices>swap voice order…
Instead of using note spacing, try selecting notes in engrave modes and use “Voice column index” in the properties panel. I find it solves the majority of problems quite well, although there could still be some graphical modifications that you would prefer using the note spacing tool after the fact, especially when dots are in the way. Just play around with various combinations of voice column placements, it’s easy to undo by flipping the switch off, so there’s never any harm done.
Oh! And Janus’s comment about swapping voices is also a good place to start
Thanks for the insights. In this particular situation swapping voice order doesn’t work because I have to keep the A# the most left note (again just having to follow the design of the original).
@claude_g_lapalme idea about the voice column index is a solution I think. I’m setting the A# as the VCI 1, the D as VCI 2, and the B as VCI 3. It’s still spaced a little more than the original, but I think I can get away with it for the client.
Thanks!
Glad it is helpful, but really, once it’s done, you should really never be afraid to nudge a couple of things - either rhythmically (squares) or graphically (circles once squares are selected) with the note-spacing tool. That’s what it’s there for!
Trouble is it moves everything vertically, which I get the purpose of that, but it would be nice to have an option to override location using the X & Y controls for odd engraving situations like this.
The graphical part of the tool will not do that. After you select a square, you will see a small circle underneath. Select that and move it with alt-arrow keys.
Yes, I’m familiar with this method, thank you. I was looking for something different.
Got it! You never know what people know or don’t know on such a big forum!
