Overture Changelog

What's new in Overture 4.1.5 P7

Jun 2, 2012
  • Fixed a bug with reading old files that caused a crash.
  • Fixed bug that caused a crash when editing the Chord Library.
  • Fixed a bug that with some tempo expressions that caused a crash when playing.
  • Fixed a bug when rests were inserted in hidden measures.
  • Fixed bug that prevented Tempo changes from being invisible.
  • Improved slur positioning.
  • Improved beam tilt on some beam situations.
  • Greatly improved importing MusicXML files. NOTE: There are still more improvements needed.
  • When deleting measures that contain a Multi-Measure rest, the count is set correctly in Dialog.
  • Fixed text palette bug where the correct tool was not selected after clicking on bar, system, etc. text.
  • Fixed problem with entering notes in pickup measures.
  • Added underline option to Font Dialog.
  • The MAC version now supports non-English characters in file name.
  • Fixed Lyric hyphen alignment that crossed a barline.
  • (NOTE: Previous manual adjustments to correct this will have to be rest with old files.

New in Overture 4.1.5 P6 (Sep 9, 2011)

  • Fixed a bug with reading old files that created empty measures.
  • Fixed a bug that caused fonts to be remapped incorrectly on old files.
  • Fixed a bug with First Endings not working in playback in old files.
  • Fixed a bug that sometimes caused track device to be incorrect when deleting VST/AU plug-ins in rack.
  • Fixed bug that prevented repeats from being drawn at the end of Multi-Bar Rests.
  • Fixed bug that added extra character to melissmas when reading old files.

New in Overture 4.1.0 P25 (Apr 2, 2010)

  • Fixed broken tie problems with real time recording. (Bug was introduced in patch 22).
  • Fixed too many additional measures added when pasting from last measure in score.
  • Improved spacing consistency around different bar line types.
  • Added a little more space for cautionary accidentals.
  • Improved double clicking on clefs, meters, and key signature space on first measure of a system.
  • Limited dragging around items to only include lies if their end points are in the dragged area.
  • Fixed problem where eraser did not work on all symbols. (Bug was introduced in patch 23).
  • Editing Allotments or Engraver from Score menu, now justifies measures and systems and this can be undone.
  • You can now set the accidental font size in Chord Dialog.
  • Fixed a few bugs when setting key signatures over a ranges that had existing key signatures.

New in Overture 4.1.0 P24 (Mar 17, 2010)

  • Fixed multiple spacing problems on chords with accidentals, clusters next to barlines, etc.
  • Fixed problem with slashed note spacing with chords containing notes below middle c.
  • Fixed bug in Fill in Rests routine that inserted incorrect rests for tuplets beyond triplets.
  • Fixed bug that caused step inputted rests to go below staff.

New in Overture 4.1.0 P23 (Mar 6, 2010)

  • Fixed broken ties (again) on step inputted slash notes.
  • Fixed problem with creating slurs across measures into last measure in score.
  • Fixed curvature problem with slurs that crossed systems that were indented on either side.
  • Fixed problem when changing a note's voice that changed the measure's rhythm incorrectly.
  • Fixed problem with Tempo Dialog that defaulted to changed all tempos to end of score instead on next tempo
  • Now, when deleting ties on slash notes heads deletes all ties not just the one showing.
  • Fixed tuplet misalignment problem when entering triplets with mouse.
  • Fixed Recent Files Menu list not working.

New in Overture 4.1.0 P22 (Mar 2, 2010)

  • Fixed a few problems with ties not staying attached to slash notes.
  • Improved Chord and note alignment problems from last two patches.
  • Fixed a few Graphic Tool problems when dragging right to left.
  • ixed the Wedge in Graphics Palette not displaying bug.
  • Improved grace note spacing.
  • Fixed spacing on notes with arpeggios.
  • Fixed a possible crash when opening a file that contained an alternate meter font that was not in the system.
  • Changed default Engraver Preference for "Barline to char" to 1.5 spaces. Everybody should have at lease 1.5 spaces if you're using Guitar Frames.

New in Overture 4.1.0 P21 (Feb 25, 2010)

  • Fixed crash when exiting program under Snow Leopard.
  • Fixed writing preferences crash when exiting program.
  • Fixed Barre Dialog on MAC.
  • Overture now uses the Cmd key while dragging to change the Guitar Barre and Bend numbers directly on the score.
  • Changed All Tracks/Entire Score option in Dynamic Dialog box to work as expected.
  • Option and Command dragging to apply to multiple staves now works when dragging staves.

New in Overture 4.1.0 P19 (Dec 1, 2008)

  • Fixed Barre Dialog on MAC.
  • Overture now uses the Cmd key while dragging to change the Guitar Barre and Bend numbers directly on the score.
  • Changed All Tracks/Entire Score option in Dynamic Dialog box to work as expected.
  • Option and Command dragging to apply to multiple staves now works when dragging staves.

New in Overture 4.1.0 P18 (Dec 1, 2008)

  • Fixed jumping around movement when entering notes on large scores that contained systems larger than the screen.
  • Fixed crash using cross staff barline tools.

New in Overture 4.1.0 P17 (Jun 24, 2008)

  • When entering dynamics and hairpins the default location is used if they are entered below the top of the staff. If they are entered above the staff the current dragged position is used. If they are entered below the top of the staff and the default location is used, the dynamic/hairpin is moved below any notes or beams that would collide.

New in Overture 4.1.0 P15 (Jun 11, 2008)

  • Fixed a crash caused by changes that deleted pages.