Dotted ties

2020-12-28 12:42 pm

I am sure that I have read about this (possibly even asked) before, but I have been through the forums and can't find a reference.

I want to have a dotted tie connecting 2 quavers for lyric purposes in 2 verses. Is there a way?
Thanks in advance - and a happier new year.
Paul

Re: Dotted ties

Reply #1 – 2020-12-28 01:03 pm

Try these user objects:
Slur.ms
https://forum.noteworthycomposer.com/?topic=9120.0
and SlurCubic.ms
https://forum.noteworthycomposer.com/?topic=9288.0

The difference between the two is curve shape and control of same.

While intended as slurs, at a pinch these could be used as ties, and they both have a "dot" line type. NOTE that you will have to allow for the fact they do not affect lyric placement so an underscore <_> will be needed in in the lyrics in conjunction with them to make syllable alignment work correctly.

Re: Dotted ties

Reply #2 – 2020-12-28 03:36 pm

Many thanks, that is certainly good enough for what I need

Paul