Mac Finale, v27.4, Mac OS X 14.7.6 (Sonoma), iMac Apple M3, 24 GB RAM
Rudy Lupinski, Does it happen in all documents - or only in specific documents? Please specify the steps you've already taken, so that we can rule out things. Have you e. g. tried - closing t...
Quit Finale, and try trashing the Preferences file. When you launch Finale again, it will build a fresh Preferences file. Chances are that you will get the Playback Controls back.
For the playback, use hidden notes in another layer (e. g. a hidden layer). For the layout notes, de-select playback, e. g. via the very technical Speedy Entry Tool dialog box Edit Frame (exit th...
This looks like a font problem. You should check that the fonts are correctly installed. As part of the trouble-shooting, investigate whether the fonts will display correctly in other programs.
Please specify the steps you've already taken, so that we can rule out things. Have you e. g. tried trashing the Preferences file?
Yes, you need to upgrade. Finale NotePad is a free application - with limited layout options. Ya gets what ya pays fer! I suggest that you download and try PrintMusic. Chances are that PrintMus...
Chris Ledroit, It looks like no one here in the forum has any suggestions for you. Perhaps it is time to contact Tech Support.
Yes, the option is still there. But the “How to get there” is a little different in the (newer) Finale versions with the Score Manager: Window menu > Score Manager > Instrument List In the lower ...
What entry tool are you using? - Speedy Entry? - Simple Entry? Both entry tools have a “Check for Extra Notes” option.
You could try this: Selection Tool. Select All. Edit menu > Clear Selected Items… Click “None” to de-select everything, then select only “Performance data”.