Just to add the definitive resolution of the problem: after importing an XML file some dynamics were "hidden" (invisible) and these measures were silent because the hidden dynamic was "empty/unspec...
Thanks Ernest. I tried the two MIDI adjustments but neither worked. Playback settings are correct (to end). Solved the problem by deleting totally the problematic measures and importing them from a...
Definitely a shame to lose that very useful plugin. But at least "entries" doesn't include dynamics, articulations etc ........
Thanks Mike. Finale was reading and playing back my tempo changes but the exported audio didn't have those tempo changes. A computer reboot solved the problem .... !
Yes - inserted the negative value (tried a few from -0.1 to -20 !), and checked the box and then OK - nothing ! Not even in other files of mine, including my template files. Not sure how to upload ...
Thanks Michael and Doug but strangely, it's not doing anything when I insert that negative space at the end of the measure, even though I previously activated Automatic Music Spacing and Automatic ...
But these questions and problems only go out of date if the issue is resolved by Finale and unfortunately, this only seems to happen very slowly, if at all. I do feel that the Finale software engin...
I change the Edit-Preferences, unchecking the Automatic Update Layout and Automatic Music Spacing boxes. Then, after inserting your extra measure, select only that line/stave/system and use Alt-L-M...
I can only see "Note Entries" and "Notehead" size changes. These don't however seem to change the measure width, even if I respace afterwards ....... ????
Gosh - you are absolutely right about that. I will check and fix it.