I’m entering system-attached text in a score, where I’d like to create a tempo equation, “{notehead [1/4 note]} = 124}”
I can enter everything except the “=” sign.
In particular, using the SH-OPT-X command (on Mac), I can directly enter the text number. I also can easily enter the quarter note symbol using “Insert Music Text” (right-click).
However, I can’t enter the “=” sign. When I type it, nothing appears. I’ve then followed directions to enter the corresponding hexadecimal unicode for “=”, and still nothing appears.
I do generally use the popover SH-T for entering standard absolute tempi.
However, here, for a read-through/taping, the production crew has asked that with all gradual tempo changes, I add the final metronome marking in parentheses over the ‘…’,
for ex.
(a tempo…) ritard. - - - - - - (*) a tempo
Above the “(*)” (over the dotted line, to enter the final metronome setting, at end of ritard., right before returning to “a tempo”. It would seem easiest to use system-attached text.
I’ve now tried again – you’re right, the system-attached text works! I don’t know what the problem was before.
