AI, which isn't always 100% accurate, has these observations...
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"You are correct that in NCH Crescendo, some users have observed that quarter note tempo marks (e.g., ♩ = 120) do not appear in exported PDF files, even though they are visible within the score editor.
Details on Tempo Marks in Crescendo
- Adding Tempo Marks: You can add a tempo mark by right-clicking a measure and selecting "Add/Edit Tempo...". There, you check "Show tempo mark" to display it in the score.
Visibility in Editor vs. Export: The documentation specifies that if you uncheck "Show tempo mark," the mark becomes invisible and will not be exported; it appears in a lighter color in the editor to indicate its hidden status
. However, even when "Show tempo mark" is enabled, some users report that tempo marks do not appear in exported PDFs.
PDF Export Process: The official process for PDF export is to use File → Export PDF, which should include all visible notation
. However, there are no specific settings for including or excluding tempo marks in the export dialog.
Possible Reasons for Missing Tempo Marks
Software Limitation or Bug: There is no explicit mention in the official documentation that tempo marks are excluded from PDF exports by design. The absence of these marks in the exported PDF, despite being visible in the editor, suggests a possible software bug or limitation in the export function.
Workarounds: As a workaround, you can use text objects to manually indicate the tempo, or try updating Crescendo to the latest version, as such issues are sometimes resolved in updates. Alternatively, printing the score (rather than exporting to PDF) using a PDF printer driver may preserve the tempo mark."
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