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Object Plugins / Re: TabStaff.nw
Thanks for the report. A fix as been uploaded.

In addition, a new Opaque option has been added to the TabStaff object.
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General Discussion / Re: Question of Repeats
Just to be clear, in Rick's example above, the Dal Segno instructions are fake, inserted as text. He uses hidden endings to accomplish the play back flow.
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User Tools / Re: Help with Global_Mod
Version 2.75 of the start kit is pending.

I changed adp_GlobalMod.php to support User object types by separating with a colon. Here is a quote from the new help text:

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or to move all GuitarChord.ms objects to a new position
   php global_mod.php User:GuitarChord.ms Pos=12
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General Discussion / Re: Create Template
NWC 2.75 has not been tested on W2k, and is not officially supported on it. However, I did boot it up in a VM, and NWC 2.75 RC2 will run. YMMV...
208
General Discussion / Re: 'strange' instruments
I would recommend starting with the sample files. Use File, Open Sample to try them. The Jingle.nwc sample specifies a piano sound for both staff parts from Staff, Staff Properties.
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Object Plugins / BarCounter.nw
This object can be used to create a custom bar counter. It can be useful when embedding multiple songs into a single file.

Code: (nwc) [Select · Download]
!NoteWorthyComposerClip(2.75,Single)
|User|BarCounter.nw|Pos:8|Class:StaffSig
!NoteWorthyComposerClip-End

Usage:

  • turn off the built-in bar counter from File, Page Setup
  • add this object at the start of your file
  • add new instances of this object whenever you want to reset the bar count
211
General Discussion / Antivirus/Firewall and NWC 2.75
If you have experienced any Antivirus or Firewall issues while using NWC Version 2.75, please reply here with details.

We are working on a significant change to the way NWC 2.75 accesses online content, which should help matters. These changes will appear in Beta Preview 50. However, I am interested in any issues that have come up thus far.
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Object Plugins / Re: Melismatic.nw
Melismatic stops at the end of the last note. It generally can't be made to go farther without tricks such as shown by Mike.

Essentially, Melismatic will extend through any "syllable opt out" notes as if they are irrelevant, but won't enter the air space of a note that starts a new lyric syllable.
214
Object Plugins / Rules Change
There have been two recent rule changes:

  • this area allows multiple object plugins per topic
  • this area allows .test object plugins
216
Object Plugins / TabStaff.nw and TabFret.nw
This is an object plugin approach for guitar tablature. This approach uses two object types:

  • TabStaff.nw

    TabStaff is used to add a guitar tab staff under an existing staff. You can add this object into the current staff, or create a new staff that has no staff lines. This object draws the TAB identifier, the guitar strings, and the bar lines that comprise the guitar tablature.

  • TabFret.nw

    TabFret is used to add a guitar fret numbers to a TabStaff. You should add the TabStaff object prior to using this object.


2.75a Beta Enhancement
If you are using the NWC 2.75a beta, you can use the TabStaff.nw: Create Tablature user tool command. It uses a simplistic scheme to convert notes into fretted strings, but can be helpful in the initial generation of tablature in an existing staff. It does not flag any errors that occur, so you will have to manually review the results (for accuracy and play-ability).
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General Discussion / Re: Piano sound when I enter notes manually on a staff
The Play notes on entry option uses the instrument's transposition. It will also use the correct instrument patch if it has previously been played into the current staff's MIDI channel. You can generally do this by pressing Shift+F5, then F6, after you set the correct instrument for the staff.
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Announcements / Re: NoteWorthy Composer 2.75 Beta Preview 48
NWC 2.75 Beta Preview 48 includes the following changes:

  • a rest chord's direction can now be changed via Stem Up/Down
  • Object Plugins can be removed via the Manage Objects area
  • Insert, Objects allows direct navigation into the Manage Objects area
  • the Viewer includes an automatic upgrade check option; an alert will appear when an upgrade is available
  • the Viewer shows the current Object Plugin folder in Options
  • the Viewer gets the same Play Stop mechanism (it watches for rapidly repeating stop attempts before prompting to reset)
  • the Viewer no longer includes the browser plugin; we will release one last browser plugin separately via the forum for those that still need it; we recommend that its use be discontinued as soon as possible
222
General Discussion / Re: Breve
Not sure what you mean by meaningless. If you are opposed to hidden notes, then you are correct, there is no solution for you. These clips show how to include a breve (double whole note) into the staff, but they use hidden items.

However, if you are just unfamiliar with NWC text clips, then here is how you use them:

  • press the Select link on a NWC text clip
  • press Ctrl+C to copy the clip
  • open NWC2, then press Ctrl+Shift+V (or Edit, Paste as New File)

After pasting the clip, you might want to press F11 (View, Viewer Mode) to see how the breve will look when printed or viewed.
223
Announcements / Re: NoteWorthy Composer 2.75 Beta Preview 46
NWC 2.75 Beta Preview 46 enhancements include:

  • a Marker can now be used to target triplet positions
  • a pair of Markers on first and last note can be used to force a triplet bracket on beamed, triplet notes
  • a Marker can be used to color its target
  • a Marker can be used to hide its target
  • F6 (Tools, Play, Stop) now watches for rapidly repeating stop attempts before prompting to reset
  • the Viewer now shows alert balloons similar to NWC
  • F1 access to context help has been restored to the main menus
224
General Discussion / Re: Breve
This generally works pretty well:

Code: (nwc) [Select · Download]
!NoteWorthyComposerClip(2.51,Single)
|Clef|Type:Treble
|Text|Text:"["|Font:StaffSymbols|Pos:0|Wide:Y|Placement:AtNextNote
|Note|Dur:Whole|Pos:0^|Visibility:Never
|Spacer|Width:300
|Note|Dur:Whole|Pos:0|Visibility:Never
|Bar
!NoteWorthyComposerClip-End
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Announcements / Re: NoteWorthy Composer 2.75 Beta Preview 45
NWC 2.75 Beta Preview 45 enhancements include:

  • the Marker object can now be used to target note articulation and/or slur positions
  • small tweaks to the positioning of slurs and hairpins
  • Tools, User Objects no longer requires an open file
226
Announcements / Re: NoteWorthy Composer 2.75 Beta Preview 44
NWC 2.75 Beta Preview 44 enables some additional user object plugin methods, in the form of context help in Edit, Properties.

The Viewer has been updated to Preview 44a, as its original 44 version had a problem in with Tools, Options.
227
General Discussion / Re: Does windows 10 make it possible to run NWC on a Windows tablet?
Why don't you think so?

NWC 2.51 added specific touch handlers in a variety of areas, and the Viewer was given a new interface to better support high res displays and touch. The only caveat is that you need to stay away from Windows RT tablets. They don't support win32 programs. Intel has made large strides in supporting tablet mode devices with their CPUs, and Windows 8/10 primarily target these kind of devices (somewhat to the detriment of its desktop mode).

See also:

230
General Discussion / Re: Beta Preview 43 (the MIDI Mapper)
A little more explanation...

The mess that is MIDI on Windows 10 basically forced a rewrite of how NWC deals with the MIDI ports. Since the MIDI Mapper has been removed from all officially supported versions of Windows, it made sense to remove it from NWC at this point. Since version 2.75 requires Windows XP, there is really nothing lost in the removal of the MIDI Mapper, as you can still select the real devices as needed.

If you upgrade to Windows 10, you will have a vary hard time using older versions of NWC with the MIDI Mapper/GS Wavetable device. It has been pretty badly broken in this newest release.
231
General Discussion / the MIDI Mapper in NWC 2.75
As of NWC 2.75, the MIDI Mapper reference is no longer included as an available device. NWC 2.75 now defaults to the GS Wavetable synth when no other device has been selected. If you previously had the MIDI Mapper selected, it will fail to open in NWC 2.75. You will be alerted to this via a notification.

Background:
The MIDI Mapper was crippled in Windows XP, and removed in Windows Vista. When used in older versions of NWC, Windows would just remap the MIDI Mapper to the GS Wavetable synth.
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Announcements / Re: NoteWorthy Composer 2.75 Beta Preview 43
NWC 2.75 Beta Preview 43 includes official support for Windows 10.

After applying this update, the MIDI Mapper reference is no longer included as an available device. Version 2.75 now defaults to the GS Wavetable synth when no other device has been selected. If you previously had the MIDI Mapper selected, it will fail to open in NWC 2.75. You will be alerted to this via a notification.
234
Announcements / Upgrading to Windows 10
For the most part, NoteWorthy Composer and its companion NWC Viewer, will work fine on Windows 10. However, there is a problem with using the Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth for play back. In Windows 10, there are problems with the verification methods used by NoteWorthy Composer in Tools, Options, Midi while getting access to the requested MIDI devices. The issue and a work around is described further in our blog:

Windows 10: Configuring Play in Version 2.51a (and older)
https://blog.noteworthycomposer.com/info/windows-10-configuring-play-in-version-2-51a/

See also:

Topic: Beta Preview 43 (the MIDI Mapper)
https://forum.noteworthycomposer.com/?topic=9169.0
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User Tools / Re: ScoreAnalysis.og
You might want to add the following line to the top of your user tool:

Code: (Lua) [Select · Download]
-- $NWCUT$CONFIG: FileText $

Also, in order to support file samples, line 651/2 can be changed to:

Code: (Lua) [Select · Download]
nwcut.writeline("File name:"..(nwcut.getprop('FileName') or ''))
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General Discussion / Re: Solved: Problems opening UTF-8 files in NWC2.75 Preview 41
You need to have the NWC 2.75 test program running before opening files directly into it from the Windows Shell.

Update (with more info): Changing the default NWC .exe program is not recommended. Your nwc/nwctxt files will open into a running copy of nwc or nwctext. If neither is running, your files will open into the standard released version. This gives you the control over which program will receive opened files from the Windows shell.
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Object Plugins / Re: ChordPlay.nw
Updated to support new property menu and native font selection dialog.

After adding a ChordPlay.nw object, you can refine its behavior by either right clicking on its anchor, or by selecting it and pressing J.
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Object Plugins / Re: ChordPlay.nw
Updated to allow custom key sequences:

Code: (nwc) [Select · Download]
!NoteWorthyComposerClip(2.74974,Single)
|User|ChordPlay.nw|Pos:7|Name:C|Span:1|Keys:0,4,7,16,19,24,28,31,28,24,19,16,7,4,0
|Rest|Dur:Whole
|Bar
|User|ChordPlay.nw|Pos:7|Name:D|Span:1|Keys:0,4,7,16,19,24,28,31,28,24,19,16,7,4,0
|Rest|Dur:Whole
|Bar
|User|ChordPlay.nw|Pos:7|Name:E|Span:1|Keys:0,4,7,16,19,24,28,31,28,24,19,16,7,4,0
|Rest|Dur:Whole
!NoteWorthyComposerClip-End

Updated again to fix timing errors when spanning small duration intervals.
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General Discussion / Re: Triplet Brackets
If you absolutely must have this look:

Code: (nwc) [Select · Download]
!NoteWorthyComposerClip(2.74974,Single)
|Note|Dur:8th,Triplet=First|Pos:0|Opts:Stem=Up
|RestChord|Dur:8th,Triplet|Opts:Stem=Down,ArticulationsOnStem,HideRest|Dur2:4th|Pos2:2
|Note|Dur:8th,Triplet=End|Pos:-3z|Opts:Stem=Up,StemLength=0,Muted
!NoteWorthyComposerClip-End

Play back won't be quite right, though...
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Object Plugins / Re: ChordPlay.nw
New version with strum direction and improved support for inversions. This clip is a good example of walking the bass note from C5 down to C4 within a chord progression.

Code: (nwc) [Select · Download]
!NoteWorthyComposerClip(2.74974,Single)
|Clef|Type:Treble
|Text|Text:"walk the bass note from C5 down to C4"|Font:StaffBold|Pos:-11|Color:1|Visibility:Never
|User|ChordPlay.nw|Pos:8|Name:C|Span:1|Strum:Up|Font:MusikChordSerif|Size:10|Style:Bold|Octave:5
|Rest|Dur:Whole
|Bar
|User|ChordPlay.nw|Pos:8|Name:G/B|Span:1|Strum:Down|Octave:4
|Rest|Dur:Whole
|Bar
|User|ChordPlay.nw|Pos:8|Name:Am|Span:1|Strum:Up
|Rest|Dur:Whole
|Bar
|User|ChordPlay.nw|Pos:8|Name:Am/G|Span:1|Strum:Down
|Rest|Dur:Whole
|Bar
|User|ChordPlay.nw|Pos:8|Name:F|Span:1|Strum:Up
|Rest|Dur:Whole
|Bar
|User|ChordPlay.nw|Pos:8|Name:C/E|Span:1|Strum:Down
|Rest|Dur:Whole
|Bar
|User|ChordPlay.nw|Pos:8|Name:Dm7|Span:1|Strum:Up
|Rest|Dur:Whole
|Bar
|User|ChordPlay.nw|Pos:8|Name:C|Span:1|Strum:Down
|Rest|Dur:Whole
!NoteWorthyComposerClip-End
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Announcements / Re: NoteWorthy Composer 2.75 Beta Preview 40
NWC 2.75 Beta Preview 40 includes:

  • dynamically loaded fonts (all of the typical fonts available to the Viewer are now also available in NWC without installing them to the system Fonts folder)
  • selectors have been split into built-in and user defined groups
  • a matching Viewer with the same user plugin management used within NWC
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General Discussion / Re: Mass coversion to the latest nwc file type.
There are two very good reasons to upgrade all of your files to 2.75 format:

  • upgrade all of your text to utf-8, which means that it is no longer interpreted by the ANSI text rules in effect on each user's system
  • the file content will be stored as nwctxt, which is potentially much easier to recover after something like a file corruption

I wouldn't recommend doing this until after 2.75 is in general release.
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General Discussion / Re: Upgrade problems?
You can edit any of the selectors by right clicking them and selecting Customize. If you want to make your own, I would recommend starting from 16 and working back.
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Announcements / Re: NoteWorthy Composer 2.75 Beta Preview 37
NWC 2.75 Beta Preview 37 changes include:

  • more slur endpoint optimizations (default stem side placement is now half way up/down the stem)
  • when opening older files, Symbol encoded text is now converted to Unicode using extended ASCII code points
  • file templates no longer have their existing notes removed by File, New
  • starting with this release, user object plugins cannot be automatically upgraded if there is a NWC upgrade available