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The Properties Tool

Last updated: 07/30/2024

When a performance symbol is clicked while the Properties Tool is active, a dialog box will open allowing you to adjust values that will change playback behavior. To activate the Properties Tool , push the "arrow" button in the toolbar (or simply hit the ESC key) then click on practically any symbol.

Default values will be displayed. Using sliders or numerical values, you can change how the symbol affects playback behavior for a) that that instance b) for the entire document it resides in or c) for all future use of that symbol (updating its default).


How it works …

How to call up properties dialog windows for any given symbol

1
Select the Properties tool or hit the ESC button on your computer keyboard.
2
Position your mouse over the symbol you wish to examine and click on it.
3
A properties window unique to that symbol will open. All editable values, playback features and functions appear in the dialog box.

 
See what Properties tool can do for you …

Animation (0:33) - The Properties tool
Important info for Piano
Animation (0:53) - The Properties tool
Important info for Piano

 

SmartScore’s Secret Weapon …

Playback values for nearly every notation symbol can be edited on a one-time or permanent basis with a single click of the Properties Tool. Variable sliders make changing values intuitive. Don’t like the effect? Simply restore to the default and try again.
 

Notation symbols and their Properties windows

Rests / Fermatas
General Properties window
Hairpins (Cresc. / Decresc.)
Hairpin Properties window
Tempo markings (Allegro, Lento, etc.)
Tempo Properties window
Tempo modifiers (rit., ascel., etc.)
Accelerando / Decelerando Properties window
Trillls, turns and mordents
Trill Properties window
Slurs (Legatos)
Legato Properties window
Metronome inserts
Tempo Properties window
Barlines and repeat signs
Measure Properties window
Staff Properties (staff triangle)
Staff Properties window
Triplets and other tuplets
Tuplet Properties window

TIP: Change multiple note values with one click …

Using the Selector Tool   key), select a range of notes. With the Properties Tool (ESC key), click on any note and change its value. All highlighted notes will become updated.

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