Re: loss of ties etc. when exporting
Reply #8 –
G'day snooker,
Firstly thankyou for having a look at the SwingDings suite.
Now, in the download zip file there is a PDF that has a series of tables that hold the extended ASCII values (and <Alt-nnn> codes) for use when manually entering the symbols.
However, as advised in the PDF, it is far easier to use "Typecase" (there is also a link to a url where you can download it in the PDF) for more complex chords structures.
Run Typecase, select SwingChord as the desired font, click on the elements required to create the chord, click the "buffer to clipboard" option, go to NWC, press <x> where you want the chord inserted, paste into the text field and make sure you have the user font that is assigned to SwingChord selected...
Sounds teedjous don't ut
It really isn't hard, but for the more common chords you can do it ALL from the keyboard very easily... E.G.
To place a B flat minor 7th with an F bass (Bbm7/F) simply locate the cursor where you want the chord to appear, press <x>, enter EITHER "Bbm7/F" OR "Bb>7/F" in the text field, make sure the user font assigned to SwingChord is selected and press <Enter>
The difference between the 2 expressions:
"Bbm7/F" will give Bbm7/F
"Bb>7/F" will give Bbmin7/F
The flat symbol is correct, it isn't simply a lower case "b", the 7 is smaller than the uppercase letters making up the chord spelling and is aligned with the top, the "min" in the second variant is a single glyph (for those who prefer "min" to "m")
You could also have, say "C#M" or "C#<"
"C#M" - looks much the same but the sharp is properly formed, it isn't just a straight "hash" or pound sign, the M is smaller than the chord letters (A to G) and positioned to top align
"C#<" - will give "C#Maj" - the Maj is a single glyph and is available for those who prefer "Maj" to the simple "M"
Hope this is helpful...
There is also sample chart in the PDF in the distro...