On a double-stemmed, unison dotted note, where two layers have been involved in creating the unison, Finale will put only one dot if the note's on a space but two (one above, one below) it it's on a line.
I don't know if there's a notational standard for this situation, but I don't recall seeing double dots for it. If omitting a dot on one of the layers (EX: enter a note of the same unit but without a dot) isn't feasible due to subsequent notes or for playback issues, is there any efficient way to eliminate the extra dot?
And (keeping in mind we're dealing with double stems) would the position of the single dot--above the line or below the line--be determined by where on the staff the note is? That is, above the line if the note is below the middle line and below the note if it's on or above it?
--Richard
If Peter Taylor's solution isn't good for you, you could enter one of the notes as an undotted note, then enter the proper rest to preserve spacing and hide it using letter O in Speedy Entry. Since the note is a unison, the improper length probably won't be a problem.
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