How do you select dynamic symbols

2009-01-28 07:11 pm

Having created a dynamic symbol (p, pp, ppp etc) how do you select it so that you can edit or delete it. I always end up deleting one or more notes at the same time. There is an anchor symbol next to the dynamic symbol, what is that all about?

Re: How do you select dynamic symbols

Reply #1 – 2009-01-28 09:29 pm

G'day Heath,
the anchor you refered to is the "handle" you need to select in order to edit the dynamic. Actually, this applies to any object on the staff that doesn't have "preserve width" checked. Dynamics are this way by default.

You mentioned "always end up deleting one or more notes at the same time". This sounds like you may be trying to select objects using the mouse. You will find it much easier to use the <Shift-Arrow> combination to select objects. I.e. move the cursor adjacent to the object or its anchor then <Shift-Arrow> across it to select.

One thing I like to do if I'm unsure I've selected the correct object (can happen when you get a few things crowded together - 'specially if some of the are |Print|Never|) is <Ctrl-Shift-Up/Down Arrow> and see which one moves (or changes - e.g. barlines).

Once an object is selected, <Alt-Enter> will allow you to edit it.

Re: How do you select dynamic symbols

Reply #2 – 2009-01-29 01:47 pm

Lawrie

Thanks for you help, that works great.

David

Re: How do you select dynamic symbols

Reply #3 – 2009-01-29 03:50 pm

Another thing: if you don't like the anchor symbol (I don't; it clutters up the staff too much), you can change it to a small, unobtrusive gray diamond. Go to tools, options, click on the editor tab, and check the box next to "small expression anchor." And welcome to the forum.

Bill