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Posted By : thomasmith - 11/14/2011 6:20 PM

Hello scriptors:

I apologize if someone recently addressed this, but I've been poking around here on the Finale script side only recently.
I would like to convert some 140 Finale files originally used for a text book into PDFs for use in an e reader.
Is there an automated way to script all of the old files (F2007) in question so that I can convert them to F2012, then to PDF? Or do I even need to update them to 2012? I really just need the PDFs.
thanks for indulging my newbie-ness in this area.

Thomas Smith
Guitarist, Composer/Arranger, Engraver
Finale 2012, (and every previous version since 2.0)
2009 Millay Colony for the Arts Composer Residency
24" iMac 2.8 Ghz Intel Core Duo, 4 Gb RAM; OS 10.6.8
15" MacBook Pro, 2.8 Ghz Intel Core Duo, 4 Gb RAM
M-Audio Fast Track Pro Audio Interface, M-Audio Keystation 49e
www.thomasmithmusic.com
www.rhinesmithduo.com

Posted By : Dr. Wiggy - 11/15/2011 8:12 AM

Finalescript has two scripts: Batch printing, and Convert folder to current format.

For the first, you'll need a PDF print queue -- may I recommend CUPS-PDF, which is free.

I uploaded an Applescript Service which batch prints Finale files in the background, which would also work if you have a PDF print queue.
forum.makemusic.com/default.aspx?f=6&m=329764

Finale 2012, 2Ghz iMac; 2Ghz MacBook, 10.7.2
Edirol FA-66; M-Audio Oxygen 61; Yamaha PSR-410
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Posted By : thomasmith - 11/15/2011 12:33 PM

Thanks, Wiggy>
I just needed to be pointed in the right direction.

Posted By : weeksc - 2/4/2012 10:23 PM

Actually you can use the built-in "Save to PDF..." in Finale 2012 along with a script. No need to save to 2012 format.

process folder

menu item "Save as PDF..."

Finalescript will prompt you for the folder to use.

Be advised it is still a bit buggy, and may not always work. It should ask you for a filename for each file in the folder you want to save.

--Clancy

Finale 2008b

Intel 2.3 GHz Core 2 Duo

4GB RAM, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, GeForce GT 440 video card

Creative Labs X-Fi Platinum sound card

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