Re: Spacing for s4

[PMA]

On 12/02/2016 08:36 PM, PMA wrote:
> On 12/02/2016 07:08 PM, Simon Albrecht wrote:
> > On 02.12.2016 23:39, PMA wrote:
> > > Hi All!
> > >
> > > I notice that the spacer command (e.g., "s4"), though
> > > always accounting rightly for the TIME it commandeers
> > > (here a quarter-note's worth), does not always insert
> > > ACTUAL HORIZONTAL SPACE in the score.
> > >
> > > How can I ensure that it'll do that too?  (I.e., what
> > > score-setup spec would have disabled it?)
>
>
> > Since there is no visible output for s-rests, they don’t technically
> > _need_ to take up space. Some ideas:
> >
> > – Adjust line breaks or use the paper variables system-count, page-count
> > &c. to achieve generally looser spacing.
> > – Try proportional notation.
> >
> > Both should be easily found in the docs.
> >
> > HTH, Simon
>
>
> Hi Simon!
>
> If they NEVER visibly output horizontal space
> (the amount that rests instead would take up),

> I wouldn't be wondering.  Anyway...
>
> The score setup already calls for proportional
> notation.  I'll pursue your other leads now.
>
> Thanks,
> Pete

Got it! --
\override Rest.transparent = ##t
Looks dory-hunky.
Thanks again!