Re: Colliding fret-diagrams

[Kieren MacMillan]

Hi Rob,

> I think it's just that I don't understand what the X-extent really  
> controls.

It controls how wide Lilypond thinks a given object is.

> It looks like each diagram needs to have an adjustment
> specially tailored for it, which isn't very convenient.

Ugh.

> I wonder why fret-diagrams aren't treated more like note objects.

No idea.

> I'm sure there must be good reasons

Don't be so sure!  ;-)

Best wishes,
Kieren.

p.s. If it's really important to you, don't forget about the sponsor- 
a-feature option!  =)