Re: string numbers (fingering instructions) as roman numerals?

[Nick Payne]

On 01/07/14 05:32, philip wrote:
> Hi,
> I was wondering if anyone knows how to override the
> default numbering format for string numbers
> (default is circled arabic numbers) and use roman
> numerals instead.
> An example would be something like this:
> { e''\2 } which is an e played on the second
> string. The default shows a circled 2 above the
> staff. I would like to show a roman numeral II
> instead, so there is no confusion between string
> and fingering indications. Since roman numerals for
> strings are a common convention, i am guessing
> there is a setting in lilypond for it that I havent
> found.
> What i have learned so far is that the StringNumber
> is written by the New fingering engraver and has
> both a stencil and text property,  but i have not
> been able to figure out how to change them to roman
> numerals.

I've never seen Roman numerals used for string numbers - they are 
usually used for position (fret number) indications. The majority of 
commercially engraved guitar scores I have use Roman numerals for 
position and barre indications, and I can't recall any that have used 
Roman numerals for string numbers.