>As others have said, it is definitely in the notation PDF. > >As an alternative to searching (which always used to be my first >port-of-call) may I suggest you explore using the index >instead or as well. >You may find that quicker and more accurate. > >If you have specific proposals for improvements, please let us >know. And if >you want an example of a really bad manual, try Sibelius. > >-- >Phil Holmes > I have now downloaded the notation.pdf which looks like a key manual. I didn't before because the html referred to 2.16 anyway most of the markup problems are dealt with in there.
I seem to have touched a nerve somewhere. I don't mean to criticise the manuals when clearly a huge effort has gone into preparing them. I only observe that they seem to be largely aimed at those familiar with the syntax allready. I think the simple examples are fine to get you started but you soon run into deep water when ones limited knowledge trips you up. As a small example setting various swiches true/false in the paper block often seems to have no effect - I guess the reason is that those switches are irrelevant in the context. Another puzzle arises from the use of user defined variables a variable xtext="aaaabbbcc dd" can be can often be used but in markup but in some circumstances it cannot - ie \justify-string \xtext (or #\xtext)fails whereas \justify-string #"aaaabbcc dd" works. When # is required the variable \xtext cannot be used. I have a long experience of "helpful" manuals (IBM especially) where you need a manual to understand the manual or a degree in IT before opening the book - as opposed to the old BBC B micro manuals which were excellent. Lilypond manuals are far superior to most but the new user faces a fairly daunting learning curve which I suspect will put a lot of people with less time on their hands off it. The capablilities of Lilypond are vast probably more extensive than any other single piece of music software I have encountered (Sibelius is way too expensive for me to try). I recommend NoteWorthy Composer and Lilypond to everyone. Forgive me for being thick. _______________________________________________ lilypond-user mailing list lilypond-user@gnu.org https://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/lilypond-user
