I have raised this problem a number of times before both with the community and Make Music support,but have never been to actually solve the problem.
In the past I think that I may have over complicated the issue bu using examples of numbering.I am sure that the problem should be resolved by correct use of
the measure tool So here we go again "How do you reset the measure number back to one, when you wish to start a new movement?
There are two sets of numbers: the hard-wired numbers are from 1 to whatever. These don't change. Then, you have the numbers you set up in regions.
So region one might have 1-25, showing as 1-25. Region two would have 26-50, showing as 1-25, and so on.
Document menu > Edit Measure Number Regions…
Tip:
Before you begin, go to
Preferences - View
and consider the two Measure Number options
- Display Defined Measure Numbers
- Display Actual Measure Numbers
It is definitely a matter of taste, but I personally find it easier to manage Measure Number Regions with Actual Measure Numbers displayed.
NB:
This is a program setting.
It only affects the display in the program (= in dialog boxes).
It does not affect the printed layout.
Hello Mike,firstly many thanks for your prompt reply.I am a bit unsure as to what you actually mean by "hard wired" does this refer to
the Measure Number dialog box? notwithstanding that in region 1 include measure 1 through 9999,this number can be changed to
whatever number you chose,say,for example,the the number of measures in the first movement is 120,then you can simply reset
the through number (9999) TO 120.but the problem now arise as to how you actually reset the number(s) for any subsequent
movements.you can use the Number dialog to add more measures as required.I would imagine that it would be sensible in the
first instance to set a value in the 31 default window. Can we now go back to the original question, i.e. resetting subsequent regions
region 1 1 to 120 display as 1-120.region 2 121 through the number of measures in the second movement,and so on. Alternatively
do you actually have to specify individual movements as regions,1,2,3, etc or could you simply restart back at region one again and
set up the start and end numbers for any future movements?
… How do you reset the measure number back to one, when you wish to start a new movement? …
If I understand you correctly, you are talking about multiple movements in the very same Finale document, right?
You don’t “reset the measure number back to one”.
Instead you add a measure number region for each movement.
In your own words “specify individual movements as regions,1,2,3, etc”.
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