Don’t forget that there is a BIG difference between reading a scan (prone to errors to the point of it not being worth it) and converting a PDF that was created from INSIDE a notation program, with all the character and font information included. PDF2Music reads these latter types, while there are some other programs specializing in reading scans.
Christopher > On Wed May 31, at WednesdayMay 31 5:25 PM, Elizabeth R. Austin > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Thanks for your suggestions about pdf to Finale conversion-I'll probably > buy a suggested app. > Elizabeth R. Austin > > *Elizabeth R. Austin, ACA, BMI* > *www.elizabethaustinmusic.com* <http://www.elizabethaustinmusic.com/> > *http://composers.com/elizabeth-r-austin* > <http://composers.com/elizabeth-r-austin> > *http://www.amc.net/ElizabethRAustin* <http://www.amc.net/ElizabethRAustin> > > > > > On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 1:00 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Send Finale mailing list submissions to >> [email protected] >> >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >> https://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale >> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >> [email protected] >> >> You can reach the person managing the list at >> [email protected] >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of Finale digest..." >> >> Today's Topics: >> >> 1. Staff styles and parts (David Wolfson) >> 2. Re: Staff styles and parts (Christopher Smith) >> 3. pdf to musx and/or scanning (Elizabeth R. Austin) >> 4. Re: pdf to musx and/or scanning (Christopher Smith) >> 5. Re: pdf to musx and/or scanning (Ryan) >> 6. Re: pdf to musx and/or scanning (Ryan Beard) >> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: David Wolfson <[email protected]> >> To: "<[email protected]>" <[email protected]> >> Cc: >> Bcc: >> Date: Tue, 30 May 2017 15:39:44 -0400 >> Subject: [Finale] Staff styles and parts >> I am applying staff styles (Slash notation, Rhythm notation) to certain >> parts in the score. When I go to the parts, those staff styles are not >> always there. It seems to make no difference whether I select “Show Staff >> Styles in Score and Parts” in the contextual menu for a given staff style >> or not; I have to re-enter the staff style in the part to get it to stick. >> This is maddening. Anyone have any insights? >> >> David Wolfson >> davidwolfsonmusic.net >> >> >> >> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: Christopher Smith <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Cc: >> Bcc: >> Date: Tue, 30 May 2017 16:39:23 -0400 >> Subject: Re: [Finale] Staff styles and parts >> With the Staff Tool, select ALL (cmd-A on mac, ctrl-A on PC) before you >> select Show Staff Styles in Score And Parts. That command only applies to >> the selection. >> >> You should also complain bitterly to MakeMusic about this. This bug has >> been there ever since linked parts have been there, which is TEN YEARS now! >> >> Christopher >> >> >>> On Tue May 30, at TuesdayMay 30 3:39 PM, David Wolfson < >> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> I am applying staff styles (Slash notation, Rhythm notation) to certain >> parts in the score. When I go to the parts, those staff styles are not >> always there. It seems to make no difference whether I select “Show Staff >> Styles in Score and Parts” in the contextual menu for a given staff style >> or not; I have to re-enter the staff style in the part to get it to stick. >> This is maddening. Anyone have any insights? >>> >>> David Wolfson >>> davidwolfsonmusic.net >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Finale mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> https://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale >>> >>> To unsubscribe from finale send a message to: >>> [email protected] >> >> >> >> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: "Elizabeth R. Austin" <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Cc: >> Bcc: >> Date: Tue, 30 May 2017 18:22:19 -0400 >> Subject: [Finale] pdf to musx and/or scanning >> Does Import involve any way to convert a pdf Finale score to musx? >> >> *Elizabeth R. Austin, ACA, BMI* >> *www.elizabethaustinmusic.com* <http://www.elizabethaustinmusic.com/> >> *http://composers.com/elizabeth-r-austin* >> <http://composers.com/elizabeth-r-austin> >> *http://www.amc.net/ElizabethRAustin* <http://www.amc.net/ElizabethRAustin >>> >> >> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: Christopher Smith <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Cc: >> Bcc: >> Date: Tue, 30 May 2017 18:49:05 -0400 >> Subject: Re: [Finale] pdf to musx and/or scanning >> No. >> >> For that you need a 3rd party app. PDF2MusicPro is what I use. It exports >> MusicXML, but it seems unclear on the difference between lyrics and text >> indications, and often offsets measures when there are notes in more than >> one layer. There will be cleanup to do. >> >> If you only have a file or two, email me privately and I’ll convert it and >> send it back to you. >> >> Christopher >> >> >>> On May 30, 2017, at 6:22 PM, Elizabeth R. Austin <[email protected]> >> wrote: >>> >>> Does Import involve any way to convert a pdf Finale score to musx? >>> >>> *Elizabeth R. Austin, ACA, BMI* >>> *www.elizabethaustinmusic.com* <http://www.elizabethaustinmusic.com/> >>> *http://composers.com/elizabeth-r-austin* >>> <http://composers.com/elizabeth-r-austin> >>> *http://www.amc.net/ElizabethRAustin* <http://www.amc.net/ >> ElizabethRAustin> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Finale mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> https://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale >>> >>> To unsubscribe from finale send a message to: >>> [email protected] >> >> >> >> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: Ryan <[email protected]> >> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> >> Cc: >> Bcc: >> Date: Tue, 30 May 2017 15:27:26 -0700 >> Subject: Re: [Finale] pdf to musx and/or scanning >> You can use an older version of the software with the scan recgnition >> capabilities still enabled. However, I never got it to work reliably and >> often it was faster to just enter it from scratch. >> >> On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 3:22 PM, Elizabeth R. Austin <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> Does Import involve any way to convert a pdf Finale score to musx? >>> >>> *Elizabeth R. Austin, ACA, BMI* >>> *www.elizabethaustinmusic.com* <http://www.elizabethaustinmusic.com/> >>> *http://composers.com/elizabeth-r-austin* >>> <http://composers.com/elizabeth-r-austin> >>> *http://www.amc.net/ElizabethRAustin* <http://www.amc.net/ >> ElizabethRAustin >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Finale mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> https://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale >>> >>> To unsubscribe from finale send a message to: >>> [email protected] >>> >> >> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: Ryan Beard <[email protected]> >> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> >> Cc: >> Bcc: >> Date: Tue, 30 May 2017 15:29:09 -0700 >> Subject: Re: [Finale] pdf to musx and/or scanning >> You can use an older version of the software with the scan recgnition >> capabilities still enabled. However, I never got it to work reliably and >> often it was faster to just enter it from scratch. >> >> On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 3:27 PM, Ryan <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> You can use an older version of the software with the scan recgnition >>> capabilities still enabled. However, I never got it to work reliably and >>> often it was faster to just enter it from scratch. >>> >>> On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 3:22 PM, Elizabeth R. Austin <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Does Import involve any way to convert a pdf Finale score to musx? >>>> >>>> *Elizabeth R. Austin, ACA, BMI* >>>> *www.elizabethaustinmusic.com* <http://www.elizabethaustinmusic.com/> >>>> *http://composers.com/elizabeth-r-austin* >>>> <http://composers.com/elizabeth-r-austin> >>>> *http://www.amc.net/ElizabethRAustin* <http://www.amc.net/ElizabethR >>>> Austin> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Finale mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> https://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale >>>> >>>> To unsubscribe from finale send a message to: >>>> [email protected] >>>> >>> >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Finale mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale >> >> To unsubscribe from finale send a message to: >> [email protected] >> > _______________________________________________ > Finale mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale > > To unsubscribe from finale send a message to: > [email protected] _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list [email protected] https://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale To unsubscribe from finale send a message to: [email protected]
