There has been quite a bit of discussion about features which are not part of standard notation and yet are acceptable in abc.
Fine. But I propose that all such things are NOT implemented in version 2 but wait for version 3. This would include "strange" key signatures. N-times repeats ::| etc (and possibly more I can't think of just now) If you leave such constructs in version 2 you are actually inviting existing music software (such as Sibelius or Finale or any software which does not have these constructs implemented) never to implement abc as a format. But if you *did* persuade just one of the big software companies to implement abc then just imagine the explosion of abc files out there in public domain. I'm probably going to get shot down but I'd like to see what the reaction here is first. PS I don't actually *know* that Sib & Fin can't do those constructs, but the principle stands. I note that Dave Webber of Mozart has been silent here for a good while and wonder if he has abandoned the projected implementation. I know that I have certainly been getting cold feet because of all the new features required. Bernard Hill Braeburn Software Author of Music Publisher system Music Software written by musicians for musicians http://www.braeburn.co.uk Selkirk, Scotland To subscribe/unsubscribe, point your browser to: http://www.tullochgorm.com/lists.html
