Re: Coda ahead of a line of its own

[Kieren MacMillan]

Hi Federico,

> I don't understand why coda sign and fine sign are in first alternative. I'd 
> expect to see them at the end.

The \repeat function needs to know two things:
  (1) where to put the various visual bits; and
  (2) how to unfold the repeats if the part (or midi) is being written out.

In the example you linked to (page 23, first score), we have structurally

  { 1m } { § + 3m + ’to Coda ø’ } { 2m + ‘D.S. al coda’ + || } { 'ø coda’ + 2m 
+ .| }

where § is the standard D.S. symbol, ø is the standard coda symbol, ‘m’ stands 
for measures of music, and the other symbols are the various barlines.

So the suggested repeat structure would be

  \repeat segnocoda { 1m } \alternatives { { 3m } { 2m } { 2m } }

which is essentially exactly what David K has on the issue page.

Does that make sense now?
If not, please ask a specific question, as I’m not clear on what you don’t 
understand.
If it *does* make sense to you, but you think it’s an inferior solution, please 
point out why and suggest an alternative which in your opinion solves the 
problem(s).

All the best,
Kieren.

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