this is indeed "stupid and sad" and has been since finale
incompletely implemented linked parts feature for F2007 (back in
2006). please lodge a complaint, it may help move the issue higher
up on makemusic's "things we don't really care about but periodically
pay lip service to" list. then slump back in your chair with a heavy
sigh and wait for the next person to bring the issue up on the list.
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you can keep the linked parts by adding hairpins where there are
really problematic collisions and hide them in the SC / PT as needed.
in order to make at least partial use of the linked parts without the
probs of hairpin collisions i usually keep the start/stop points
further away from the dynamics in the SC than i would like to. with
a little thought you can do this selectively, e.g. with repeated
32nds i usually align the start/end to the note beside the one to
which the dynamic is attached.
i also prefer to slightly move the dynamic sideways in the PT rather
than fiddle with the hairpins. saves a little time and hassles and
is not a huge compromise (if the score is not being published at
least).
Yes, you're right and it's a pain. The only solution I've found is
to do as you say: have a score file and a parts file. I've already
said all I could about this to Makemusic, giving examples. Do
complain to them as well!
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