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General Discussion / Re: Problems with Arpeggio.ms in Noteworthy Composer 2.75
Last post by SimonBells -
Hi Mike,
Thank you so much for the explanation why I'm having problems.

I would very much like to update to NWC 2.75a but cannot see how to download the update. I am unable to do it "in program" as my NWC 2.75 is on a stand alone PC, and I can't see the option on the NWC website to download the .exe file for transfer to my setup.
Sorry to be a pain, can you point me in the right direction?
Thanks again
Simon
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General Discussion / Re: Problems with Arpeggio.ms in Noteworthy Composer 2.75
Last post by Mike Shawaluk -
The short answer to this query is that the current version of the Arpeggio.ms plugin requires NWC 2.75a or later: it will not run on NWC 2.75. The nwcdraw.lineBy() method was released as part of the 2.75a upgrade, and is used by Arpeggio.ms version 2.0 and later. An older version of Arpeggio.ms was released with NWC 2.75, and you will need to use that plugin version if you need to run the older version of NWC on your computer. I would highly recommend updating your NWC to the latest version (2.75a).
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General Discussion / Problems with Arpeggio.ms in Noteworthy Composer 2.75
Last post by SimonBells -
Hi, I'm new to this forum but have used Noteworthy Composer for 12 years.

Some time ago the Arpeggio.ms stopped working in my Noteworthy Composer 2.75 with the error that it had been suspended. My Operating System is Microsoft XP, on a stand alone PC (no direct internet access).

Recently I have needed the Arpeggio plugin so tried installing it from this forum. It did not fix the issue, and I have tried reinstalling my Noteworthy Composer 2.75 from my original file. I now get an additional error message:

Arpeggio.ms.nwcuser.lua:188: attempt to call field 'lineBy' (a nil value).

Using Noteworthy Viewer on a different, internet enabled computer running Windows 11 the Arpeggios perform correctly.

Can anyone please advice how I can get it working again?

Below is an example of an Arpeggio. In the viewer it displays the arpeggio line and plays the notes. But In Noteworthy Composer 2.75 the line is absent, only the tiny teardrop is present, and the notes will not play.

I would appreciate help on this,
Thanks Simon

!NoteWorthyComposerClip(2.75,Single)
|Clef|Type:Treble
|Key|Signature:F#|Tonic:G
|Tempo|Base:Quarter Dotted|Tempo:60|Pos:10.5
|TimeSig|Signature:6/8
|Dynamic|Style:mp|Pos:-10|Justify:Center
|Chord|Dur:4th|Pos:-2,2|Opts:Stem=Up
|Chord|Dur:8th|Pos:-2,2|Opts:Stem=Up,Beam=First
|Chord|Dur:8th|Pos:-2,3|Opts:Stem=Up,Beam=End
|TempoVariance|Style:Fermata|Pause:4|Pos:11|Justify:Center
|User|Arpeggio.ms|Pos:-1
|Chord|Dur:8th|Pos:-1,#1,3,5,b7,#8,10,12|Opts:Muted
|Rest|Dur:8th
|Bar
|Rest|Dur:Whole
|Bar
|Chord|Dur:8th|Pos:-2,2|Opts:Stem=Up,StemLength=5,Beam=First
|Note|Dur:8th|Pos:-2|Opts:Stem=Up,StemLength=5,Beam
|Chord|Dur:8th|Pos:-2,1|Opts:Stem=Up,StemLength=5,Beam=End
|Chord|Dur:8th|Pos:-2,0|Opts:Stem=Up,Beam=First
|Note|Dur:8th|Pos:1|Opts:Stem=Up,Beam
|Chord|Dur:8th|Pos:-3,-1|Opts:Stem=Up,Beam=End
|Bar
|Note|Dur:4th,Dotted|Pos:-2
|Dynamic|Style:f|Pos:-10|Justify:Center
|Chord|Dur:4th|Pos:-2,0,2,5
!NoteWorthyComposerClip-End


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Tips & Tricks / Re: looking for a conversion tool nwc to nwctxt
Last post by Flurmy -
Outdated!

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The nwc-conv.exe command line tool is no longer included with the program.
The program now handles this task on its own.

-convert: This option can be used to convert a file from one format to another.
Usage: nwc2.exe -convert "[input-file]" "[output-file]"
Both files are required on the command line and the file extension determines the conversion.
Supported conversions include:
.nwc    -> .nwctxt, .mid, or .info
.nwctxt -> .nwc, .mid, or .info
Conversions to .mid support a "-0" option for type 0 files.

You can invoke the NWC Lua interpreter by adding a -nwcut switch on the command line:
nwc2 -nwcut [YOURTOOL] < nwcfile.nwctxt > outfile.txt 2> errfile.txt
You must provide the redirects, as the program instance will not automatically attach to your current console session.
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Tips & Tricks / Re: looking for a conversion tool nwc to nwctxt
Last post by yukulele -
NWC come with a command line convertor  8)

You can convert
  • .nwc
  • .nwctxt
to
  • .nwc
  • .nwctxt
  • .midi
  • .info

Location:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Noteworthy Software\NoteWorthy Composer 2\nwc-conv.exe

usage:
Code: [Select · Download]
nwc-conv "in.nwc" NWCTXT > "out.nwctxt"

help:
Code: [Select · Download]
nwc-conv -h
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General Discussion / Re: Help required from a music maestro (please !)
Last post by Flurmy -
Silently Depressed Keys (Acoustic/Resonance Markings):  that's what I meant!

Having seen/heard the (good) performance of that pianist, I understand all those seconds in the score.
But, in the end, that's little more than theater (or cinema, if you prefer :)) ). 
You could simply play those seconds the standard way and I doubt many will hear the difference.

Anyway, this is just another brick in the wall: once again, the AI was unable to explain me anything that I didn't know already. Even less what I was looking for.
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General Discussion / Re: Help required from a music maestro (please !)
Last post by Richard Woodroffe -
And yet another answer !  And having watched and heard a performance, I am going with this one (even though it is not NoteWorthyable)

Because Ituarte wrote this piece to playfully mimic the idea of "destroying" or aggressively over-playing the instrument, standard notation wasn't enough. When you encounter the open square: The Technique: You are meant to strike a cluster of keys simultaneously using a flat palm, a fist, or the forearm, rather than playing individual, cleanly articulated finger notes.The Sound: It produces a chaotic, loud, and percussive "smash" sound effect that perfectly matches the comedic, high-energy bravura of a traditional Mexican salon piece.


Watch and listen :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dtPxItyPH0

Ha - great stuff

R.