Moving repeat endings graphically

You can move repeat endings graphically without changing their rhythmic positions. You can also move the start/end of repeat ending segments independently, meaning you can lengthen/shorten them graphically.

In Engrave mode, each repeat ending segment has two square handles, one at the start and one at the end.

If repeat ending segments cross system and frame breaks, you can move the segments on each side of the break independently.

Procedure

  1. In Engrave mode, select one of the following that you want to move:
    • Repeat ending segments

    • Individual handles on repeat ending segments

    Tip

    You can show handles on all items, not just selected items, by choosing Engrave > Show Handles > Always. This can make it easier to select individual handles on multiple items.

  2. Move the repeat ending segments or handles in any of the following ways:
    • Press Alt/Opt-Right Arrow to move them to the right.

    • Press Alt/Opt-Left Arrow to move them to the left.

    • Press Alt/Opt-Up Arrow to move them upwards.

    • Press Alt/Opt-Down Arrow to move them downwards.

      Tip

      If you want to move items by larger increments, you can press Ctrl/Cmd as well as the standard key command, for example, Ctrl/Cmd-Alt/Opt-Left Arrow.

    • Click and drag them in any direction.

Result

The selected repeat ending segments or handles are moved graphically.

Tip

The following properties in the Repeat Endings group of the Properties panel are activated automatically when you move repeat ending segments in the corresponding directions:

  • Start X offset moves start repeat ending segment handles horizontally.

  • End X offset moves end repeat ending segment handles horizontally.

  • Y offset moves whole repeat ending segments vertically.

For example, if you move a whole repeat ending segment to the right, both handles are moved, so Start X offset and End X offset are both activated. You can also use all three properties to move and lengthen/shorten repeat endings graphically by changing the values in the value fields.

Deactivating the properties resets the selected repeat ending segments to their default positions.