Mac Finale, v27.4, Mac OS X 14.7.6 (Sonoma), iMac Apple M3, 24 GB RAM
Now I am really confused. If your issue is a layout issue only (and not a playback issue), then why do you need to change the attachment point? Why not just move the shape in the part? Why is it ...
… I want to affect the layout only, in the part only … If I understand you correctly, you do not need to change the attachment point so that the smart shape is attached to a new note or beat, rig...
… Is there a way to move a smart shape so it is attached to a new note or beat, possibly in a different measure? … … I try dragging the smart shape by the handle, but it remains attached to the sam...
… I run into this same problem with French Horn parts. When they are transposed, they are quite capable of being in treble clef (which my horn players prefer) but if in bass clef in the score, then...
Tom Skublics, You have created a custom staff style called “clar treble”, which changes the staff transposition to Bb transposition. Open your Finale document. Staff Tool. Staff menu > Show Sta...
I am not sure what you did, but try this: Edit menu > Clear Selected Items… De-select everything, and then select only {Notehead, Accidental and Tablature String Alterations}.
… Notes and key signature remain as if it were still a Bb Clarinet part … And what about the playback? Did it play back correctly before you changed the instrument? Does it play back correctly af...
… In the part, I try dragging the smart shape by the handle … Try this: Instead of moving it in the part, move it in the score.
I do not have problems with this (= I can change a smart shape’s attachment as needed). Can you provide exact steps to reproduce the problem?
What older Finale version were you using before updating to Finale v26? The way Finale v26 works (= “they just move in parallel with the top staff”) is the way Finale has been working for many ve...