Changing the consolidation of rhythm dots

You can change how rhythm dots in multiple voices are consolidated at individual rhythmic positions, independently of your project-wide setting. For example, if you want to show fewer rhythm dots for a very dense chord. You can do this for the current layout and frame chain only, or for all layouts and frame chains.

Prerequisite

  • The lower zone is shown.

  • Properties is selected in the lower zone toolbar.

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

  • You have chosen the appropriate property scope for local properties.

Procedure

  1. In Engrave mode, select the notes whose rhythm dot consolidation you want to change.
  2. In the Properties panel, activate Rhythm dot consolidation in the Notes and Rests group.
  3. Activate/Deactivate the corresponding checkbox.

Result

Rhythm dots for notes of any duration are consolidated when the checkbox is activated, and no rhythm dots are consolidated when the checkbox is deactivated. If the property scope was set to Locally, this change only takes effect in the current layout and frame chain.

When the property is deactivated, rhythm dots follow your project-wide setting for consolidation according to note durations.

Tip

You can change how all rhythm dots in multiple voices are consolidated project-wide on the Notes page in Engraving Options.