"Play x times" text placement

So I am working on an orchestral work, and I am wondering if this is maybe an oversight? I have a few bars that repeat 4 times and it shows in the score. However, the text appears once above the strings but nowhere else. I have “System attached items” set to Woodwinds and Strings but I guess that the repeat text is not considered a system attached item? At first I thought it was because only the strings were playing but I added some notes into the flute and it’s still just the one spot. Is there something I’m missing? Is this an oversight?

Have you checked out this under Library→Layout Options→Staves and Systems→Specific Players?

Jesper

Hi, yeah I tried what you suggested and that’s not working. Also, it’s not a question of multiple endings, it’s the text saying “Play 4 times”. I attached an image showing what I’m talking about. The bottom staff shown is the 1st violins. Dorico places the text there, but not at the top of the score as well.

So system text with shift+alt+x?

Jesper

Same with this.

Jesper

Regarding your response. I did that. It’s the oddest thing. I just tested it out on the Horn part. It shows up. For some reason, though I have exactly what you do, it’s not showing on the Flute, but will show on the Horn just fine.

Could you share the file or just part of it?

Jesper

Just sent it via drive link.

OK, I’ll have a look.

Jesper

I appreciate it. :slight_smile: Thank you for taking the time to help

PM waiting. No good solution, though.

Jesper

Solution found: there was a hidden localized repeat in the woodwinds that was preventing the text from showing. Thank you to Daniel Spreadbury for looking into it!

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