On 21.12.2005 Robert Patterson wrote:
The examples Brad and I have given for using an intermediate (and
temporary) copy of the score for part extraction seem to call into
question the value of linked scores and parts.
I think they would make it much easier - if implemented well.
In theory I think
linked scores and parts is a great idea. In practice I worry that no
implementation (esp. within a single annual cycle) will be complete
or flexible enough to be useful, other than as a hack. If that is the
case, I hate to see MM neglect other kinds of enhancements that might
be more immediately usable for a linked parts feature of dubious
usefulness.
I also have my doubts whether MM will spend enough time on designing
this well enough.
However, my personal hope for linked parts is not so much that we will
never have to extract parts. There may perhaps be a limit to how much
can be done in the linked parts without destroying the score. However,
certainly for my way oof working I am hoping that at least I will be
able to:
- do the basics of part formatting without having to extract,
- save the intermediate Parts-Score and extract directly from the main
score, and only at the very end before publication.
Ideally no part extraction will be necessary at all, but I foresee some
limitations in what this can do. If I have a chance to print out rough
drafts of parts in an earlier stage of the score, while still being able
to adjust page turns, and not lose that work, I'll be a little happier.
Johannes
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