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UCG Musician
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  		   Posted 11/4/2007 2:40 PM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
I'm trying to create a script to copy note values (and lyrics assigned to them) from layer 1 to layer 4 & then replacing those notes in layer 4 with hidden rests.
 
I'm arranging the 4 parts of a vocal hymnal for various instruments.  The notes & associated lyrics are in the soprano line.  The alto, tenor & bass lines often do not have the same rhythm as the soprano line.  I need to retain the lyrics where they are in the soprano line in the parts with different rhythms.  I think the best way is to duplicate the soprano line in another layer with hidden rests & words assigned to them.  Unfortunately I have been unable to develop a script to do this.  Without automation it's an extremely cumbersome task.
 
Any ideas on a script OR an alternate method of accomplishing this?
 
I'm using Finale 2007 on a PC with a Media Center OS.
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  		   Posted 11/5/2007 8:55 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Why bother?
Move contents of layer 1 to layer 4.
Apply staff style "blank notation".

Lyrics will remain in layer 4 with no notes showing.

Finale versions: 3.0 -> 2008
currently installed: version 3.7.1 (under Win 3.11), 2006c, 2007c, 2008
Full GPO, Jazz and Big Band
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  		   Posted 11/5/2007 5:58 PM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
I think Michel is on the right track.
More precisely, this script works:

Move layer 1 to 4
Apply staff style "blank notation: layer 4"

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  		   Posted 11/6/2007 1:26 AM (GMT -6)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Thanks, guys.  It works as expected.
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