Re: the "perfect" break-engraver (was Re: [Feature Request] \compressFullBarRests improvement(s))

[Kieren MacMillan]

Hi Jay,

> Some minor changes would be needed if a break is needed
> mid-measure (something like \lineBreakAt 27 3/4).

Yes. As I understand it, some less minor changes would be needed for that, too: 
currently (AFAIK), Lily won’t break mid-measure without an explicit \bar “”.

> I think I'd still prefer keeping the breaks within the score section
> (instead of in the \layout). Something like:
> 
> \score <<
>  \new Staff {...}
>  \breakmode {
>    \lineBreakAfter 27
>    \pageBreakForbidAfter 98
>    etc...
>  }
> >>

I like that syntax.

> It could even be expanded into the regular music after parsing.

I leave the technical details up to the programming wizards.  =)

Thanks,
Kieren.