Finale 2009b_Windows_ReadMe.pdf

Additional Information about

Finale 2009b for Windows

Finale 2009b Read Me, October 2008

Congratulations on your purchase of Finale 2009 for Windows!

IMPORTANT: Read this document before you begin working with Finale 2009 and print a copy of it to keep with

your Finale information.

This file contains important information about Finale 2009 not included in the User Manual as well as information

about converting older files into the new version's format. Please note that Finale 2009 files cannot be opened in

previous versions of Finale.

This document is organized by each version's changes; those of you already familiar with earlier versions may wish

to read only the new information. The Read Me contains the following sections:

Running Finale 2009

New Features in Finale 2009a

New features in Finale 2009

Fixes in Finale 2009b

Fixes in Finale 2009a

Fixes in Finale 2009

You may also visit our web site, www.finalemusic.com for updated information about Finale and information on

new releases.

Running Finale 2009

System Requirements

Windows XP/Vista 32-bit. 400MB hard drive space required for software and user manual.

DVD-ROM drive. 800x600 minimum monitor resolution. Minimum 512MB RAM (1GB or more recommended for

optional use of Garritan and Tapspace (VST) sounds: more RAM = more available sounds.) An additional 2 GB

hard drive space is required for all included VST sounds.

Optional:

MIDI interface. MIDI input and/or playback device. Printer. Scanner. Microphone required for use of MicNotator®.

A soundcard (including Standard DirectSound, MME, or ASIO drivers) is required for playing the VST sounds in

Windows.

Additional VST instruments will perform best with faster processors and hard drives.

Installing Finale 2009

If any previous version of Finale has been installed on the machine, Finale 2009 recommends that you restart your

computer and log on as System Administrator before installing. This will prevent erroneous font warnings.

We recommend that you install Finale, and any other software, when logged in as System Administrator.

If you encounter problems during installation, we recommend that you do the following:

1. Turn off any programs running in the background. Virus detectors can often prevent Finale from installing

necessary files and updating the registry. Rest assured, your Finale CD does not contain any viruses.

2. Press Ctrl-Alt-Delete, then click on Task Manager and then the the Process tab. In the Processes Tab, click

on "User Name" to sort the running programs by user ID name. This lists every process that is running on

the system.

3. Under the User Name column, look at all of the processes ("Image Name") with your account name. Click

on each one, and then click "End Process" and select OK. Do this for every process assigned to your name

except “taskmgr.exe”, “explorer.exe”, and “System Idle Process.”

4. Close the Task Manager.

5. Check your system tray (lower-right corner of the screen) to see if any programs are running. Right-click

each of these and choose Close - especially antivirus software, which does interfere with programs

properly installing.

Authorizing Finale 2009

The first time you launch Finale, you will be prompted to authorize. To authorize a single copy of Finale, click

Authorize Now! to open the Authorization Wizard (or, from the Help Menu, choose Authorize Finale). Then follow

the instructions to authorize your copy of Finale via the Internet, phone, or mail. If you choose not to authorize, you

will be prompted to do so each time you launch Finale. If you do not register within thirty days, printing and saving

are disabled until you choose to authorize.

Note that the User/Authorization Codes are computer specific, and will only work on the given computer

installation. Make sure that the Authorization Code is typed in using capital letters, and also verify that the correct

serial number has been entered. Your copy of Finale can be authorized on two computers simultaneously, and, with

an Internet connection, authorization can be moved from one computer to another at will. Simply choose

Deauthorize Finale from the Help Menu to open up a free slot. Your copy of Finale can now be authorized on a

different computer. When you Deauthorize, printing and saving are disabled until authorization has been restored.

If you make a change to the computer (such as replacing the hard drive or motherboard, or installing a new operating

system), then you will need to re-authorize the installation. If you have already installed and authorized twice, you

will need to contact Customer Support online at www.finalemusic.com/support with your serial number and the

location ID for the specific installation in question. If the software is not "reminding" you to authorize when you run

the program, then the registration/authorization has been successfully completed.

Starting Finale 2009 - DLLs

Most applications (including MakeMusic products) require a set of files, the Microsoft redistributables, in order to

work successfully on your system. These redistributable files are normally already present on most systems and are

not generally included in application setup/install scripts - doing so would add about 1.5 MB to the size of the

package, and cause a longer installation process. More importantly, as these files are constantly updated by

Microsoft and are operating-system specific, including these files in an application installer could result in incorrect

files being added in your system and subsequent problems.

In rare cases these files may be missing or out of date on your system. In this case an error will be reported when

you start the program. Here are some examples of the errors that could be reported:

If the files are missing...

'The dynamic link library MSVCP60.DLL could not be found in the specified path...'

'The dynamic link library MSVCRT.DLL could not be found in the specified path...'

If the files are out of date...

'The OCXTS.EXE file is linked to missing export MFC42.DLL:6880.'

If you see one of these messages, visit www.microsoft.com for more information regarding these files and how to

restore them.

User Manual

For full documentation on how to use Finale 2009, see the User Manual. To access the User Manual, choose the

Help menu, then User Manual, then Table Of Contents.

Installation and Tutorials Manual

The printed version of the Finale 2009 Installation and Tutorials Manual does not include the new features and

interface changes added in Finale 2009a including Score Lists and the Assign to Staves dialog box. The electronic

version of the Installation and Tutorials Manual available from Finale’s HTML help system has been updated to

accommodate Finale 2009a interface changes.

Interface Changes

Finale 2009 and Finale 2009a include some interface changes that provide a more intuitive workflow environment,

particularly in areas related to expression entry and management. For details, from the Help Menu, choose User

Manual, then Table Of Contents. Then click “Finale 2009 Interface Changes.”

Create Tempo Marking Plug-in

The Create Tempo Marking Plug-in has been removed in favor of new capabilities in the Expression Designer

dialog box. See Tempo Markings in the Finale User Manual for details.

Sample Files

Finale includes a collection of scores that demonstrate some of Finale's notation and playback capabilities. These

files are located in the Finale 2009/Sample Files folder.

Vista and Exporting EPS Graphics

Windows Vista uses a new True Type font format that is not compatible with Finale’s EPS export mechanism. As a

result, Vista users will notice the "Include Fonts" check boxes have been removed in the Export Selection and

Export Pages dialog boxes. Including fonts in exported EPS graphics is still fully supported in Windows XP.

Default View

Page View, with new multi-page viewing and editing capabilities, is Finale 2009’s default view. To change the

default view to Studio View or Scroll View, from the Edit Menu, choose Program Options and select the New page.

Choose the desired default view and click OK.

Use the View Menu's View Page Style submenu to choose the arrangement of pages on the screen. For example,

you can choose a Book Style option to display left and right pages.

Playing QuickTime Videos in Finale's Movie Window

To play QuickTime videos in Finale for Windows, QuickTime (a free download at www.apple.com) must be

installed on your computer. Movie files saved in Windows Media Player formats do not require QuickTime.

Sharing Finale Documents Online with Finale Reader

Finale Reader provides a free, reliable, easy way to view and playback Finale documents downloaded from the

Internet. To open a Finale (MUS) file available at Finale Showcase, or another online resource, viewers now need to

simply download the file to their local machine and then open it in Finale Reader. This means all Finale 2009 files

posted on the Internet will be available for viewing on all machines. Finale Reader is available for download free of

charge at www.finalemusic.com/reader.

Contacting Customer Support

For Finale support, visit www.finalemusic.com/support .

Converting Finale 2008 (and earlier) documents into Finale 2009 documents

Finale 2009 has a different file format than earlier versions, and converts older files to the new format when you

open them in Finale 2009. Finale 2009 will open and convert older versions' documents, giving them the default title

"UNTITLED.MUS." We recommend saving a newly converted document with a different name than the original

file, keeping the older unconverted file as a backup. If you do want to save the file using the same name, choose

Save As from the File menu. Finale displays the original file name, so you can click OK to rewrite over the old file.

Running older versions of Finale

Finale 2008 (and earlier versions) for Windows or Macintosh cannot open any standard Finale 2009 file. To open a

Finale 2009 document in an earlier version, save the file in MusicXML format and then open the MusicXML file

using the MusicXML Import plug-in. Finale for Windows includes the MusicXML importer back to version 2003,

and then back to 2000 using software available separately. Finale for Macintosh supports Music XML import back

to version 2004 (OS X only) using software available separately. See www.recordare.com/finale .

New Features in Finale 2009a

For complete information, see the What's New topic in the Finale 2009 User Manual.

Staff Assignment Lists for Expressions. Apply dynamics and other expressions to multiple staves

simultaneously using Finale's new Assignment Lists.

Expression Assignment Shortcuts. Finale now includes several additional shortcuts for expression

assignment. For example, select an expression and press Ctrl-up/down arrow to add the expression to adjacent

staves.

Layer Assignment Improvements for Expressions. In measures with multiple layers, you can now assign

expressions to the active layer or all layers using a new option under the Expression Menu. You can now apply

layer colors to expressions by checking Layer Colors Apply To All Layer Items in Program Options-Display

Colors.

Improved Category Designer. The Music Font and all positioning options are now available for all categories.

Expanded Score Lists. The number of Score Lists (previously called “Staff Lists”) has been increased from 4

to 8.

Score Lists can now be renamed in the Score List dialog box.

Maintain Expression Attachment when Dragging/Nudging. This new option, in Program Options-Edit,

allows you to lock an expression's attachment point while dragging or nudging without using a modifier key.

Improved SmartScore Lite Scanning with support for triplet recognition and improved results while scanning

polyphonic music.

Improved MusicXML. Finale’s updated MusicXML capabilities include enhanced recognition of chord

symbols and fretboards.

Graphic Export Settings are now preserved between Finale sessions.

Clearing Staff Styles is Now Easier. With the Staff Tool selected, pressing the Backspace key now clears any

existing Staff Styles in the selected region. (Press Backspace twice to delete the music.)

Improved Cross-Platform Font Handling. Finale now offers the option to reset the list of recognized symbol

fonts, or update the document based on Finale's list of symbol fonts.

Show Items Attached to Notes is now available for all Alternate Notation Styles in the Alternate Notation

dialog box.

Windows Vista Manifest File. The appearance of Finale’s interface in Windows Vista has improved.

New Features in Finale 2009

For complete information, see the What's New topic in the Finale 2009 User Manual.

Categorized Expressions. Finale's new Expression categories allow all markings of a similar type (e.g.

dynamics) to share font, positioning, and score list settings.

New Expression Positioning. Expression positioning is now part of every expression category's definition, and

can also be assigned individually.

Drag-apply Expressions. You can now click and drag over multiple staves to apply expressions en masse.

Simplified Staff Lists. Staff lists, now called Score Lists , are part of expression categories, which makes

editing, copying, and assigning expressions that apply to the full score easier.

Easier Metatool Assignment. You can now assign several metatools at once in the Expression Selection dialog

box.

Attachment Indicators. Each expression is now equipped with an indicator that displays its attachment point

on the staff (relative to the beat or measure). Expressions can now be dragged to different beats, measures, or

staves to change their attachment point.

Selection Dialog Box Zooming and Resizing. New "Zoom In" and "Zoom Out" buttons, and resize

functionality have been added to Finale's selection dialog boxes for easier navigation. Some dialog boxes that

benefit from this are the Expression Selection dialog box, Articulation Selection dialog box, and Shape

Selection dialog box.

Multiple Page Viewing and Editing. Finale now displays more of your score at once with multiple pages

accessible for convenient editing.

FinaleScript 2.0. Finale's scripting language is now capable of calling virtually any command, whether in a

dialog box, menu, or list. Press any button, check any check box, or enter a value into any text box. With an

integrated dictionary and dynamic text coloring, creating powerful scripts is easier than ever.

Updated Human Playback. Human Playback Enhancements include user interface improvements,

compatibility with the Aria player, a new technique set supporting Finale 2009’s open VSTAU abilities, and

additional fixes and improvements. Plus Human Playback options are now found in Finale’s MIDI menu,

making access to different styles – as well as techniques and preferences – much more accessible.

New Aria Player. The Garritan Aria Player is included FREE and is fully integrated into Finale 2009. It offers

superior sound, more control, and a vastly improved user playback experience.

New Garritan Sounds. Finale’s integrated library of Garritan sounds now includes baritone saxophone, vintage

electric piano, electric guitar, electric bass, vibraphone, handbells, mellophone group, baritone group, and

additional marching percussion cymbals.

Enhanced VST plug-in management. Now specify which VST plug-ins load, eliminating conflicts and

assisting troubleshooting.

Full VST Instrument Support. Use any VST instrument plug-in and accompanying instrument libraries.

Improved Playback Performance. With new ASIO drivers, Finale's playback engine has been retooled to

allow for higher playback quality.

Updated SmartMusic Accompaniment Creation. Creating SmartMusic Accompaniments (.SMP files) has

never been easier with improvements to both Finale's saving mechanism and SmartMusic's interpretation

capabilities.

Updated Music XML. With support for MusicXML 2.0, +90 new features and a more transportable

compressed file format, sharing documents between notation programs and between different versions of Finale

is more accurate than ever.

Tapspace Virtual Drumline Sounds. Finale now includes a library of performance-quality marching and

concert percussion sounds by Tapspace.

Fixes in Finale 2009b

EPS Graphics

• Ties are now included in exported EPS files.

Expressions

• In measures with multiple layers, expressions on beat 1 no longer base their positioning and scaling on the

incorrect layer.

• Right and center justified expressions are no longer justified incorrectly when attached to reduced or enlarged

entries.

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