problem with the first stave dividing into two lines

Dorico
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example of stave breakup.jpg
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the problem is the repeat bar forces bar 5 into the next line.


i hope the image conveys the problem

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In engrave mode, click the first item in bar 1 and ctrl-click the last item in bar 5, then click on “make into system”

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Thats great! So simple. Thank you very much.