accidental placement (was "Re: 2.1.7-3!!")

[Han-Wen Nienhuys]

address@hidden writes:
> Hello, all --
> 
> Han-Wen wrote:
> >>> I suppose the distance should be increased
> >>> if the acc is before a downstem. I added a TODO.
> >>
> >> Super!
> >> (By the way, if I wanted to experiment on this, what
> >> property/settings/code would I need to modify/create?)
> >
> > probably right-padding of AccidentalPlacement. (not sure)
> 
> I think that would affect *all* accidentals, not just the first, right? 

No.

--> 1.5 space = 6 pt
>      sharp = 5.1 pt (85% of recommended)
>      flat = 4.5 pt (75% of recommended)
>      natural = 3.6 pt (60% [!!] of recommended)
> 
> Here's a sample measure:
> 
> To my eye, they're all too close, but in particular, the naturals are 
> downright crowded.
> 
> Now, I'm not certain that they should all be set a full 1.5 spaces as 
> per Ross -- even when "right justified" to compensate for the 
> difference in glyph widths, to my eye that's a little much (though not 
> unbearable), :
> 
> 
> 
> In these days of high-resolution output, something a little closer to 
> the note seems appropriate and feasible -- here's a compromise (5.5 
> points instead of a full 6):
> 
> 
> 
> To my eye, that's more pleasing than the default (in fact, a couple of 
> 1/10ths of a point more might be even better).
> 
> Anyone have thoughts?
> 
> Regards,
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