On Tue, Aug 7, 2012 at 9:52 AM, David Kastrup <d...@gnu.org> wrote: > Since the main problem in that article is to deal with the "I can't read > this, even though I (probably) can write it" aspect of LaTeX which is > pretty much the same problem space for LilyPond, it might be useful to > go idea-fishing. > > I think that the mock-up approach used by LyX would usually already make > most people happy (page layout control not being required on a permanent > basis). At any rate, I think that an efficient workflow should try > avoiding the need for more than a single editing window.
I agree, at least partly. LyX-like approach of giving a rough-but-human-readable preview - represented by Denemo in Lilypod world - appeals to me strongly. There are only two things that prevent me from using Denemo. First one is lack of source preservation (i.e. Denemo requires Lily files to be organized in a particular way. This means that i cannot structure my source as i wish, and also there are problems with Lily files not made by Denemo). The second problem is tweaking output, for example modifying shape of a slur. It doesn't make sense to do this in the rough preview. I think the best solution to this problem would be to improve point-and-click-based functions of editors like Frescobaldi. Wilbert said that it should be possible to move objects around in Frescobaldi's pdf view: for example, to grab a dynamic like this one http://news.lilynet.net/local/cache-vignettes/L405xH213/flat-dot_figure-13920.png with a mouse, move it in pdf view and have Frescobaldi insert appropriate offset override to the source. Of course, such an override might influence spacing or something, and this influence would be visible only after recompiling. But then, this feature would be used mainly for small touchups. Bottom line: i believe in a threefold editor, consisting of: - source view for setting up the structure and advanced hacking - rough preview for easy note entry - pdf view for final point-and-click touchups. How do you like it? Janek _______________________________________________ lilypond-user mailing list lilypond-user@gnu.org https://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/lilypond-user
