viewing large scores

Before I begin, let me say I am continuing to be surprised by the quality and content in version 2.0. Nice job.

One problem that I have that is an ongoing concern to me, primarily because I work on large pages (think band transcriptions) is "Where am I?" For example, I may be adding a part to an existing score, and would like to keep my bearings as I add a perhaps repetitive drum part. Now I could use the zoom feature, but that often causes me to loose the clarity of the page, and can make note input difficult. I have come up with two suggestions, both of which would address the problem, although one may be more complicated to implement than the other. Both may be useful to others too.

Suggestion One. Allow for split screens - horizontal for me, but vertical could be of use too. As an example, look at Microsoft Excel (I hate to use them as an example, but they do have what I am looking for). They allow you to view a spreadsheet in either two horizontal sections, or two vertical sections. MY immediate use would be horizontal splits, so I can have the piece of the score I'm working on in one panel (most likely) the bottom, and the section of the upper part of the score that interests me (lead line, or melody) in the other (most likely upper). Scrolling one of the panels would cause both to move in unison; the horizontal panes are still tied logically together.

Having a vertical split might be of good value too - I can see where needing to cut and paste repeated sections would be made easier. For example a left screen could contain a series of measures from early in the work, as I went through the conclusion, I can cut and paste appropriately into the right window without having to jump the score around so much. Scrolling in these should probably be independent, but could be tied to each other if necessary.

Suggestion Two - this more or less is an easy way to provide reference marks without needing to go to all of the effort of developing multiple panel support. I can't speak for everyone, but I know I make liberal use of the ability to add rehearsal marks to my score. Unfortunately, when you scroll down on the page, the rehearsal marks disappear. To be effective, MuseScore ground rules suggest that marks should be on the top line, and then they will be picked up when parts are created - similar to voltas, etc. Now, if there was a way to have these marks (only) be kept on the screen when the top line disappears because of scrolling, that would probably be a simpler solution. Alternately, allowing the marks to be displayed on the bottom of the display might also work

I could also make a case that other, global markings (such as voltas, tempo markings, system text, and other repeat marks) might also be good candidates for keeping on the screen when the top line disappears.

If you would like further clarification, please let me know.

Thanks.

Jerry