> it sounds like the
> only advantage of linked parts is that they're all in one big file.

This is a much bigger advantage than you credit it for. Working from one file 
allows you to

a) switch instantly between part views (much faster than opening/saving/closing 
separate files).
b) work in score view to update several parts at once. For example, if you are 
changing a 'B' to a 'C', if you have several parts playing the same thing, you 
can copy/paste much more quickly because it is all within one file.
c) make global changes once. This is anything from changing the title of the 
piece to inserting or deleting measures.

You may think of it as "only" a small advantage, but I see it as a huge 
advantage over what we have now.

MM would like you to believe that you can keep you score and parts in one file, 
and they have made great strides in that direction. For many projects it 
probably is possible. All I'm saying is that even those projects for which it 
is not possible can still benefit from the linked parts features. Most of mine 
probably fall in the latter category.




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