FAQ: Multi-measure rests

Multi-measure rests are not currently supported in NoteWorthy Composer. However, the following tips provide a good solution:

If your primary need is for printing, enter a whole measure rest. Then, with the insertion point to the left of the rest, select Insert: Text. In the Expression box, type |---- "a number for the number of measures to hold the rest" ----|. Set Display Font to Bold. Under Expression Placement, do not check Preserve Width and do set the Staff Position for 6. Click OK. This will place a | ---- x ----| over the whole measure rest, which now looks a lot like a multi-measure rest. If you do not like the vertical placement of the number, select the diamond beside the number, and press Ctrl+E to edit the Staff Position.

If you also need the multi-measure rest to play back, use Insert: Bar Line (Decorated), to insert a Local Repeat Open and a Local Repeat Close around the rest. When inserting the Local Repeat Close, enter the number of times to repeat the rest (measure).

You could also use both methods above and create a Print Group and a Play Group.