Apple Logic Express 7 - Manual (Page 367)

Chapter 15 Score Editor 367
“Church rests” (the older form of display) default to a length value of 2 bars. The default
length of “normal” multi bar rests is Auto (a value of 0 in the Event List). This means that
the rest’s duration is calculated automatically, according to the position of the next
note, user rest, or global symbol (repeat signs, double bar lines and so on).
Changes can be made in the dialog box, which opens when you double-click on the
symbol: you can select the shape (modern or church), activate or deactivate the
automatic length function, and determine the length, if Auto length is switched off.
Note: Church rests cannot be longer than nine bars. If this length is exceeded, the
modern symbol is used automatically.
Moving Multi Bar Rests
These rests cannot be moved with the mouse. You can, however, change their bar
position in the Event List or Event Float window. You can also alter the length of the
rest (VAL) in this manner.
Bar Repeat Signs
The symbols for one or two bar repeats replace all notes and rests in the corresponding
measures. All other symbols remain visible. This does not affect MIDI playback, so
hidden notes can still be heard. These signs can only be moved in the Event List or
Event Float window.
Text Objects, Chord Symbols
You will find descriptions of the extensive range of text objects and chord symbols in
the Text: Input and Display (see “Text Input” on page 427) and Chord Symbols (see
“Inserting Chord Symbols” on page 432) sections.