Creating graphic slices

You can create graphic slices of any size and shape on pages in each layout independently; for example, around a few bars that you want to export as a PNG file. Graphic slices can extend into page margins, up to the edges of pages.

Prerequisite

  • The left zone is shown.

  • Graphic Slices Graphic Slices button is selected in the Engrave toolbox.

Procedure

  1. In the Graphic Slices panel, click Create Slice.
  2. Click and drag in the music area to create a graphic slice.

    You can draw a graphic slice of any size and shape, as long as it fits within the page.

Result

When you release the mouse, a graphic slice is created on the page. It is automatically named Slice [n] according to how many graphic slices with default names already exist, such as Slice 2 for the second slice.

The new slice is added to the graphic slices table in the Graphic Slices panel, ordered by page number.

After Completing This Task

  • You can move the graphic slice around the page or change its size/shape.

  • You can export all or selected graphic slices as graphics files.