Just to set the record straight -- the Sibelius group at
yahoogroups was NOT started by Sibelius. It was started and
is maintained by Kelly's Computers and Music. Daniel is
just another subscriber like every other member of that
group. The only difference is that he's there with the
blessing of the company and can speak officially for the
company.
Your desire to simply open Finale files in Sibelius will
never happen because Finale doesn't release the file format
details. But as each new version of MusicXML gets released
the ability to transparently move files between the two
programs gets better and better.
In Finale's favor, it comes with the ability to both export
and import MusicXML format (which provides for cross-version
sharing of files) while Sibelius only comes with the ability
to import MusicXML format (to make it easier to move Finale
files across to Sibelius). In order to move from Sibelius
you have to buy the Dolet plug-in from Recordare in order to
export as MusicXML for import into Finale.
David H. Bailey
Eric Dannewitz wrote:
This is one point in Sibelius's favor. They have someone who actively
answers questions and participates in discussions with users.
MakeMusic? You have to go through their "system" which really doesn't
make it easier for anyone.
I think if MakeMusic wanted to increase the perception that it is
concerned about users and its products, it would either start a list
like Sibelius has on Yahoogroups, or Officially bless this list and
have someone field questions. complaints and concerns....bugs and
potential new features. Etc. I mean, I don't know where they keep
coming up with great "NEW" features like another Font, Improved
Scanning (shouldn't that just be included with maintenance updates?)
and note spacing that works right......finally.
I for one would jump ship to Sibelius if Sibelius had a way to just
OPEN Finale documents into Sibelius. Converting them into Sibelius is
just not going to be worth it to me, and take forever to do.
On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 11:55 AM, dhbailey
<dhbai...@davidbaileymusicstudio.com> wrote:
He didn't just join -- he's been here a while, based on how I interpret his
reply. If he's not been scared off before, I doubt we'll scare him off now.
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