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A '''layout template''' may be seen as a list of layout instructions that will produce a certain layout effect. | A '''layout template''' may be seen as a list of layout instructions that will produce a certain layout effect. | ||
layout templates may be bound to a [[user_definable_button|user-button]] by means of the [[ | layout templates may be bound to a [[user_definable_button|user-button]] by means of the [[shortcuts dialog]]. | ||
Layout templates may be executed from the [[layout_templates_dialog|layout template dialog]], a [[user_definable_button|user button]] or [[shortcut|shortcut-key]] | Layout templates may be executed from the [[layout_templates_dialog|layout template dialog]], a [[user_definable_button|user button]] or [[shortcut|shortcut-key]] | ||
Layout templates contain plaintext (like all MusiCAD files) so they can be edited in an ordinary | Layout templates contain plaintext (like all MusiCAD files) so they can be edited in an ordinary text editor (like notepad). You can edit from within MusiCAD using the edit-button {{btn|edit}} in the [[layout templates dialog]]. A template file may look like: | ||
melodie "MijnSjabloon"; | melodie "MijnSjabloon"; | ||
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==== Template script ==== | ==== Template script ==== | ||
Layout templates may perform a few actions like selection, transposition, addition of parts and export of files in other formats ([[ | Layout templates may perform a few actions like selection, transposition, addition of parts and export of files in other formats ([[midi file|midi]], [[portable document format|pdf]]). | ||
[[SELECTPART]]( MAIN|PREV|NEXT|FULL|LAST|naam ); | [[SELECTPART]]( MAIN|PREV|NEXT|FULL|LAST|naam ); | ||
[[MODIFYPART]]( [[]] ); | [[MODIFYPART]]( [[]] ); | ||
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MODIFYPART( RemoveLowvoice); ! ''remove bottom notes'' | MODIFYPART( RemoveLowvoice); ! ''remove bottom notes'' | ||
Templates may be bound to [[shortcuts]] and even to a button on the [[buttonbar | Templates may be bound to [[shortcuts]] and even to a button on the [[buttonbar]] | ||
[[nl:Opmaaksjablonen]] | [[nl:Opmaaksjablonen]] |
Revision as of 21:53, 1 March 2023
A layout template may be seen as a list of layout instructions that will produce a certain layout effect.
layout templates may be bound to a user-button by means of the shortcuts dialog.
Layout templates may be executed from the layout template dialog, a user button or shortcut-key
Layout templates contain plaintext (like all MusiCAD files) so they can be edited in an ordinary text editor (like notepad). You can edit from within MusiCAD using the edit-button in the layout templates dialog. A template file may look like:
melodie "MijnSjabloon"; !%TemplateNL: MijnNaam|MijnSjabloon !%TemplateUK: MyName|MyTemplate !%TemplateDE: MeineName|MeineSchablone !# iMinDX=2;iMaxDX=16;iHeaderSize=23;iLineSpacing=0;iNBarsPerLine=4; !# iStaffDist=0;iHdrDist=0;iResizeOrphanPct=21;iScaleHorizontal=85; !# iScaleVertical=85;iPageLeft=15;iPageTop=10;iPageRight=15;iTempo=90; !# bAutoBass=0;bAutoChords=0;fSelection=(Size=5, Y=7);fInfo=(Name=Arial); !# fInfo3=(Name=Lucida Bright, Size=11, Style=fsBold, Color=clRed, Y=7); !# fChords=(Size=14, Style=fsNarrow, Y=-12);
All non default style parameters are listed here. Any MusiCAD music or template file starts with a line: melodie "NAME";
Next three lines determine for supported languages (Dutch, English and German) the group to list with, and a description comment.
The rest of the lines list the parameters to be changed.
By the way, every MusiCAD melody lists its layout exactly the same way: parameterName=value;
.
Examples
no(extra) staff distance (default is 2)
!# iStaffDist=0;
set infotext3 font-style:
!# fInfo3=(Name=Lucida Bright, Size=11, Style=fsBold, Color=clRed, Y=7);
In layout templates a few additional constructs may be used that are not allowed in music-fields:
!# iScaleHorizontal=*+5;iScaleVertical=*+5;
The use of *+5 means add 5% to mentioned parameter.
Parameters that are meaningful for single parts - when used within a template - will set a value for all parts.
There is an alphabetical overview of all parameters for use in a template: template parameters
Template script
Layout templates may perform a few actions like selection, transposition, addition of parts and export of files in other formats (midi, pdf).
SELECTPART( MAIN|PREV|NEXT|FULL|LAST|naam ); MODIFYPART( [[]] ); ADDPART( autopart); SETPART( templateparameter, value ); TRANSPOSE( #semitones ); OPENLIST( play list ); OPENFILE( PREV|NEXT|FIRST|LAST|name ); SAVEFILE( extension )
A layout template that will split a double voiced part will have the following content:
SETPART( sVoicename, Upper ); ! rename part to "Upper"' ADDPART( COPY1 ); ! Copy current part SETPART( sVoicename, Lower ); !rename part to "Lower" MODIFYPART( RemoveHighvoice ); ! remove top notes SELECTPART( sVoicename, Upper ); ! Select part "Upper" MODIFYPART( RemoveLowvoice); ! remove bottom notes
Templates may be bound to shortcuts and even to a button on the buttonbar