Re: TextLine context

[Kieren MacMillan]

Hello again,

Here’s what I’ve cobbled together, with no real understanding of what these 
things actually do…  ;)

\layout {
  \context {
    \type "Engraver_group"
    \name "TextLine"
    \consists "Collision_engraver"
    \consists "Axis_group_engraver"
    \consists "Separating_line_group_engraver"
    \consists "Text_spanner_engraver"
    \consists "Text_engraver"
    \override TextScript.baseline-skip = #2.25
  }
  \context {
    \Score
    \accepts TextLine
  }
}

Seems to work reasonably well, with one exception [so far]: it takes up 
vertical space even when there’s nothing in the context.
How can I get it to “hara-kiri” when it’s empty? (n.b., I couldn’t find a 
hara-kiri-engraver or similar anywhere…)

Of course, if you see anything in there I don’t need, or that might cause 
problems, or something that’s missing, give me a shout.

Thanks!
Kieren.

On Dec 16, 2013, at 10:06 AM, Kieren MacMillan <address@hidden> wrote:

> Hello all,
> 
> In my music dramas (operas, musicals, etc.), I would like to include text 
> (dialogue, stage directions, etc.) above the score, as per this example from 
> the literature:
> 
> <Screen Shot 2013-12-16 at 10.02.17 AM.png>
> 
> I will want to “anchor” text to certain measures and/or moments (e.g., notes, 
> rests), but will also want the text not to *necessarily* interfere with the 
> regular note spacing.
> 
> What is the minimal context (i.e., engraver \consists-es) I will need?
> 
> Thanks!
> Kieren.
> 
> p.s. Of course, if there’s already a well-designed context out there that 
> does what I want, a link to the source would be perfect!