Hiding an entire measure
I would like to hide an entire measure, not just one stave in a measure, but I couldn't find anything in the forums or in the options to do that. How can I do it, if possible?
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Right mouse button - measure properties..
Then you find a checkbox 'visible' for each stave. Uncheck.
In reply to Right mouse button - measure… by HildeK
I have tried that but it leaves a gap between the measures.
In reply to I have tried that but it… by paulgarryho
Example:
In reply to Example: by paulgarryho
Add a horizontal frame.
In reply to Add a horizontal frame. by HildeK
No, I want to REMOVE the gap that's there, not add one.
In reply to I have tried that but it… by paulgarryho
It is not entirely clear what your intent is.
Hide means: not visible, the included notes will still be played and yes, there will be a gap.
Or do you want to remove the measure completely? Then CTRL-DEL would be the key combination. The measure will then be removed for all instruments in the score.
In reply to It is not entirely clear… by HildeK
Yes, I do want it to be played, I just don't want it to be visible at all with no evidence of it ever existing, including a gap.
In reply to Yes, I do want it to be… by paulgarryho
As far as I know: not possible.
In reply to As far as I know: not… by HildeK
That's very sad. I suppose I'll have to notate it in an uglier way.
Why? If we know what your aim is, there is maybe another way to do it.
In reply to Why? If we know what your… by underquark
I would like to have a slightly different rhythm in the 3rd repeat but have it notated like an ossia. In the bar I would like to hide, I have a volta containing that alternate rhythm and the playback works, just not the notation.
In reply to I would like to have a… by paulgarryho
Alternative approach: don't hide the measure itself, but turn everything in it invisible. Then use a horizontal frame with negative spacing to "overlay" the measure onto the previous ones.
In reply to Alternative approach: don't… by jeetee
It worked, thank you very much!