Score Writer Changelog

What's new in Score Writer 4.1.5 P7

Oct 14, 2013
  • 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.
  • Fixed possible crash when clicking on page text or lyric text.
  • MAC version will now load old PPC Chord Libraries.

New in Score Writer 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 Score Writer 4.15 (May 26, 2011)

  • Finally an Intel only version with Audio Unit hosting
  • Fixed problem that caused playback to be hung and could not be stopped.
  • Fixed Set Key Signature dialog bug that did not transpose correctly.
  • Fixed print bug that sometimes did not print bracket on first system.
  • Fixed Shift-Click on Dynamics handle to align dynamics and hair pins.
  • Fixed crash when extracting parts, especially when Split and Divisi values were set.
  • Fixed staccatissimo symbol display problems
  • Fixed problem with selecting note and sharp at the same time.
  • Right click now allows Set Key Signature and Time Signature.
  • Fixed problem that prevented stretching dotted/dashed lines on Expressions.
  • Fixed problem with heavy beam thickness when printing.
  • Fixed problem with moving cursor to next measure with arrow and then pasting. Paste went to the following measure.
  • Fixed a few problems in Lyrics Window. Also Return key now enters a space instead of closing the window.
  • Fixed Option/Cmd-Arrows keys to work on MacBook Pro as Home, End, Page Down, and Page Up.
  • Fixed Step Input not entering notes after eighth notes.
  • Improved tie placement of slurs and accidentals on clusters.

New in Score Writer 4.1.0 Patch 25 (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).
  • Fixed a few bugs when setting key signatures over a ranges that had existing key signatures.

New in Score Writer 4.1.0 Patch 24 (Mar 16, 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 Score Writer 4.1.0 Patch 23 (Mar 6, 2010)

  • 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 Score Writer 4.1.0 Patch 22 (Mar 1, 2010)

  • Fixed a few problems with ties not staying attached to slash notes.
  • Improved Chord and note alignment problems from last two patches.
  • 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.

New in Score Writer 4.1.0 (Feb 26, 2010)

  • Fixed broken ties and head displacement problems on slash note heads.
  • Fixed a spacing problem with whole notes in top voice and a note a second below in another voice.
  • Chord, Lyric, etc. position handles are now easier tt see and drag.
  • Added a quick helpful feature. Shift click the TextOnly switch in Chords Window to show or hide all Guitar Frames in score. This will be changed later to a menu option.
  • Corrected beaming pattern for 6/4 meters to be groups of 6 eighth notes.
  • Fixed Metronome lead clocks in recording not working for odd meters.
  • Transpose command now transposes correctly for Guitar Frames and notes.
  • Fixed double sharps/flats being misspelled on transposing instruments when Showing Tracks Transposed.
  • PC - Fixed Bold button in Style Bar not set properly for measure text.
  • PC - Fixed Opaque button in Style Bar not toggling properly.
  • MAC - Fixed icons that did not show in Step Input Window on Intel machines.
  • MAC - Fixed problem with Right Click menus not working.
  • MAC - Right click on Rehearsal Marks now allows Edit Enclosure dialog.
  • MAC - Fixed open dialog to default to proper location for libraries and open files.
  • MAC - Fixed problem where Font settings were not being saved in preferences.
  • Fixed several Key Signature bugs.
  • Added a blank chord in Chord Window when there are no frames for the current chord type so user can insert a chord of the current type and then fill in the fret positions later..
  • Improved Chord alignment when there are no notes in bar and align better when entering notes under them.
  • Fixed several Guitar Chord transposition problems including Diminished fourths.
  • Fixed a few problems when changing major, minor, aug and dim text types in Guitar Frame dialog..
  • Step Input now enters Guitar Chords with no frame if Text Only is check in Chords window.
  • Step Input now transposes entered notes appropriately if Score is Transposed mode. Setting is in Step Input Options Menu
  • Fixed Step Input bug that sometimes limited tuplets to only triplet values.
  • Fixed problem with expanding hairpins when entering multiple at one time.
  • Corrected dragging hairpins from right that always created a Crescendo not a Decrescendo.
  • Limited dragging of endings to stay on current staff.
  • Fixed problem where expressions were inadvertently selected when lasso was near the extension.
  • Fixed bug that caused non-music font symbols created from the Symbol's tool to revert to Aloisen when reopening a saved file.
  • Fixed bug where System Text jumped from entered location when exiting input and is always attached to top staff.
  • Fixed bug that limited Page text to only be dragged vertically.

New in Score Writer 4.1.0 P19 (Dec 1, 2008)

  • 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 Score Writer 4.1.0 P18 (Sep 19, 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 Score Writer 4.1.0 P16 (Jun 18, 2008)

  • Fixed problem where articulations that altered velocity were not working.

New in Score Writer 4.1.0 P15 (Jun 11, 2008)

  • Fixed a crash caused by changes that deleted pages.