Additional Information about

Finale 2014 for Windows

Finale 2014 Read Me, September 2013
Copyright 2013, MakeMusic, Inc.
Congratulations on your purchase of Finale 2014 for Windows!
IMPORTANT: Read this document before you begin working with Finale 2014 and print a copy
of it to keep with your Finale information.
This file contains important information about Finale 2014 not included in the User Manual,
as well as information about converting older files into the new version's format. Please note
that Finale 2014 files cannot be opened in previous versions of Finale without being
converted to a different format.
The Read Me contains the following sections:
Running Finale 2014
New features in Finale 2014
Fixes in Finale 2014
You may also visit www.finalemusic.com for updated information about Finale and
information on new releases.

Running Finale 2014

System Requirements
Windows XP/Vista/7/8 32-bit (64-bit compatible). Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon, Intel i3 or
AMD Athlon II X2 or above preferred. 600MB hard drive space required for software and user
manual.
DVD-ROM drive required for disc installation or high-speed Internet connection for download.
800x600 minimum monitor resolution, 1366x768 or higher preferred. Minimum 2GB RAM
(4GB or more recommended for optional use of Garritan and Tapspace (VST) sounds: more
RAM = more available sounds.) An additional 3 GB hard drive space is required for all
included VST sounds.
Optional: MIDI input and/or playback device. Printer. Scanner. Microphone required for use of
MicNotator. A soundcard (including DirectSound, MME, or ASIO drivers) is required for
playing VST sounds in Windows.
Installing Finale 2014
If any previous version of Finale has been installed on the machine, Finale 2014 recommends
that you restart your computer and log on as System Administrator before installing. This
will prevent erroneous font warnings.
We recommend that you install Finale, and any other software, when logged in as System
Administrator.
If you encounter problems during installation, we recommend that you do the following:

1. Turn off any programs running in the background. Virus detectors can often prevent
Finale from installing necessary files and updating the registry. Rest assured, your

Finale CD does not contain any viruses.

2. Press CTRL-SHIFT-ESC and click on the Process tab. In the Processes Tab, click on
3.

4.
5.

"User Name" to sort the running programs by user ID name. This lists every process
that is running on the system.
Under the User Name column, look at all of the processes ("Image Name") with your
account name. Click on each one, and then click "End Process" and select OK. Do this
for every process assigned to your name except taskmgr.exe, explorer.exe, and
System Idle Process.
Close the Task Manager.
Check your system tray (lower-right corner of the screen) for any running programs,
especially antivirus software, which can interfere with proper installation of programs.
Right-click each and choose Close.

Authorizing Finale 2014

The first time you launch Finale, you will be prompted to authorize. To authorize a single
copy of Finale, click Authorize Now to open the Authorization Wizard (or, choose Help >
Authorize Finale). Then follow the instructions to authorize your copy of Finale via the
Internet, phone, or mail. If you choose not to authorize, you will be prompted to do so each
time you launch Finale. If you do not authorize within thirty days, printing and saving are
disabled until you choose to authorize.
Note that the User/Authorization Codes are computer specific, and will only work on the
given computer installation. Make sure that the Authorization Code is typed in using capital
letters, and also verify that the correct serial number has been entered. Your copy of Finale
can be authorized on two computers simultaneously, and, with an Internet connection,
authorization can be moved from one computer to another at will. Simply choose Help >
Deauthorize Finale to open up a free slot. Your copy of Finale can now be authorized on a
different computer. When you deauthorize, printing and saving are disabled until
authorization has been restored.
If you make a change to the computer (such as replacing the hard drive or motherboard or
installing a new operating system), then you will need to re-authorize the installation. If you
have already installed and authorized twice, you will need to contact Customer Support
online www.finalemusic.com/support with your serial number and the location ID for the
specific installation in question. If the software is not "reminding" you to authorize when you
run the program, then the registration/authorization has been successfully completed.
Starting Finale 2014 - DLLs
Most applications (including MakeMusic products) require a set of files, the Microsoft
redistributables, in order to work successfully on your system. These redistributable files are
normally already present on most systems and are not generally included in application
setup/install scripts. These files are constantly updated by Microsoft and are operatingsystem specific; including these files in an application installer could result in incorrect files
being added in your system and subsequent problems.
In rare cases these files may be missing or out of date on your system. In this case an error
will be reported when you start the program. Here are some examples of the errors that
could be reported:
If the files are missing...
'The dynamic link library MSVCP60.DLL could not be found in the specified path...'
or
'The dynamic link library MSVCRT.DLL could not be found in the specified path...'
If the files are out of date...
'The OCXTS.EXE file is linked to missing export MFC42.DLL:6880.'

If you see one of these messages, visit www.microsoft.com for more information regarding
these files and how to restore them.
Online User Manual
For full documentation on how to use Finale 2014, choose Help > User Manual. If you have
an Internet connection, Finale opens the User Manual using your default browser and
accesses the latest online content from MakeMusics servers. If you do not have an Internet
connection, Finale automatically opens the local version of the User Manual that was
installed on your hard drive alongside Finale 2014. If you prefer to always use the local
version of the User Manual, go to Edit > Preferences > Folders and uncheck Use Online
Manual When Available.
Vista and Exporting EPS Graphics
Windows Vista uses a True Type font format that is not compatible with Finales EPS export
mechanism. As a result, Vista users will notice the "Include Fonts" check boxes have been
removed in the Export Selection and Export Pages dialog boxes. Including fonts in exported
EPS graphics is still fully supported in Windows XP.
Installation Details
To accommodate the autonomy of each of a computer's multiple users, and to prevent
permissions issues, Finale installs its components to various locations on your hard drive
depending on their function and required accessibility. See Finale Installation Details in the
User Manual for more information.
Finale 2014 Interface Changes
Human Playback Preferences. To access the Human Playback Preferences, choose
Edit > Preferences > Human Playback.
Percussion Layout Designer. The Percussion Layout Designer has been updated
to: display the current staff name and Percussion MIDI Map; access the Percussion
MIDI Map editor; display the MIDI note values from the current Percussion MIDI Map
for assigned note types; optionally only allow note types found in the current
Percussion MIDI Map; and provide a button to add all note types from the current
Percussion MIDI Map.
Movie Window. The playback controls and error handling in Finales Movie Window
have been updated to provide greater flexibility and ease of use.
Transcription Mode. This method of recording MIDI data via the HyperScribe Tool
has been removed. MIDI data previously recorded with Transcription Mode is
embedded in your document and still plays back.
Manage VST Plug-ins dialog box. Finale now uses an audio engine that
automatically scans the audio plug-ins in the directories specified in this dialog box
when you launch the program. Additionally, you can have Finale automatically rescan your plug-ins directories for new plug-ins while Finale is running.
Toolbars/customization. The toolbars (and their customization), which duplicated
commands available in Finales menus, have been removed to free up screen space.
Composers Assistant plug-ins. These seldom-used plug-ins have become out-ofdate and have been removed. They no longer appear under the Scoring and
Arranging submenu.
Mixer/Studio View. The Mixer and Studio View control modules have been updated
for clearer control.
Scroll View. Staff names are fully visible and remain to the far left when zooming
and scrolling in Scroll View.

Open dialog box. By default, the Open dialog box now displays all file types that
Finale can open.
Menu order. The order in which menus display in Finale has been aligned so that
they appear identical on Mac and Windows.
For more information regarding specific menu command changes, see Finale 2014
Interface Changes in the User Manual.

SMP Files created in the original Finale 2014 release

SMP files created in the original Finale 2014 release are not compatible with SmartMusic
2012. If you have Finale 2012 installed, you can export your Finale 2014 document as a
Finale 2012 file (File > Export > Finale 2012) and then open that exported file in Finale
2012 to save it as an SMP for SmartMusic 2012.
Download and Finale Trial
Finale 2014 is available as a download from our website. The trial version is identical to the
full version, but does not include the Garritan sounds, local help files, or music files. After the
30-day trial period, printing and saving are disabled. To purchase the full version of Finale,
along with all sounds and features, choose Help > Purchase Finale. Trial users: after
purchasing, another download is necessary to acquire the Garritan sounds, help files, and
music files.
Playing QuickTime Videos in Finale's Movie Window
To play QuickTime videos in Finale for Windows, QuickTime (a free download at
www.apple.com) must be installed on your computer. Movie files saved in Windows Media
Player formats do not require QuickTime.
Contacting Customer Support
For Finale support, visit www.finalemusic.com/support.
Converting Finale 2012 (and earlier) documents into Finale 2014 documents
Finale 2014 has a different file format than earlier versions, and converts older files to the
new format when you open them in Finale 2014. Finale 2014 will open and convert older
versions' documents, giving them the default title "UNTITLED.MUSX. We recommend saving
a newly converted document with a different name than the original file, keeping the older
unconverted file as a backup. If you do want to save the file using the same name, choose
Save As from the File menu. Finale Maintenance is run automatically to check for any errors
while opening old files as long as Clean Up File Data is checked in Edit > Preferences >
Open (checked by default).
Running older versions of Finale
Finale 2012 (and earlier versions) for Windows or Mac cannot open any standard Finale 2014
file. To open a Finale 2014 document in an earlier version, choose File > Export > Finale
2012 (for Finale 2012 only) or File > Export > MusicXML (all other versions). Finale for
Windows includes the MusicXML importer back to version 2003, and then back to 2000 using
software available separately. Finale for Mac supports MusicXML import back to version
2006, and back to 2004 (OS X only) using software available separately. See
www.musicxml.com.

New Features in Finale 2014

New file format. Designed to improve compatibility, the new format for documents
created in Finale helps you share your music more easily. Older Finale documents are

automatically converted when you open them, and you will be prompted to save the
file in the new format. You can also export your document to the older format for use
in Finale 2012 (use MusicXML for earlier versions of Finale).
Keyless scores. Create scores or sections with no key signature. You can also easily
hide key signatures and continue to automatically display accidentals using the Hide
key signature/Show accidentals option.
Beat-attached Smart Shapes. Smart Shapes that previously attached to measures
now attach to beats (in the same manner as expressions) with lines showing the
attachment point. Beat attachment allows a Smart Shape start or end point to attach
to a particular note, beat, or right barline. Affected Smart Shapes include hairpins,
trills and trill extensions, 8va/8vb (ottava/ottava bassa), horizontal brackets, and
lines.
Smart multi-layer accidental and rest handling. Rests of the same duration and
accidentals on unison notes in multiple layers now are displayed only once.
Accidentals in one layer are also carried through the measure for all other layers
(these can optionally be displayed in Staff Attributes or Staff Styles).
Improved percussion functionality. There is now greater interaction between the
Percussion Layout Designer and Percussion MIDI Maps, and Percussion MIDI Maps can
now be removed.
Unlinkable Special Tools. Alterations made with any of the Special Tools are now
unlinkable between a score and its parts.
MP4 support. Finale now supports loading MP4 videos.
Improved Scanning/SmartScore Lite Enhancements. Finale now includes
SmartScore Lite version X2, offering improved notation recognition.
New ARIA Player. Finale includes the latest ARIA Player from Garritan, with more
than 400 instruments including the additions of alto flute, bass flute, oboe d'amore,
Eb clarinet, contrabass clarinet, piccolo trumpet, tubular bells, string harmonics,
percussion "toys", orchestral brass mutes, flugelhorn, basic African percussion, steel
drums, banjo, fife, tablas, Celtic harp, and nine patches from Garritan Instant
Orchestra.
Improvements to opening files. Finale displays all readable file types in the Open
dialog box. Additionally, MusicXML files can now be dragged-and-dropped onto the
Finale application.
New method for Finale updates. At launch, Finale automatically checks for
updates. Instead of requiring you to download and install the updates manually from
the Finale website, Finale now downloads and installs the updates automatically.

Fixes in Finale 2014

Chords
Fret values over 10 for capo no longer cause a crash in the Chord Definition dialog
box.
Expressions
Descriptions for new expressions can be copied in the Expression Designer.
Fonts

Finale font annotation now supports Unicode.

Engraver fonts are no longer missing when exporting to PDF.

Graphics
Handles stay attached to a selected graphic when scrolling.
Human Playback
Accordion instruments are now recognized as a single grand staff.
Lyrics

Hyphens and word extensions now appear in mirrored measures.

Music Spacing
Music spacing is now applied correctly to all layers when using Automatic Update
Layout.
PDF Export
Finale no longer crashes on PDF export when a measure- or beat-attached score
element is selected.
Playback
Unison notes of different durations in multiple layers now play correctly.
ScoreManager
Percussion MIDI Maps now display correctly when changing a staffs notation style to
Percussion.
ScoreMerger
Certain files containing repeats no longer cause a crash when being merged.

Measure number regions are now retained when merging documents.

Merging documents with duplicate instruments no longer overwrites the first
instrument staff.

Setup Wizard
Eb cornet instruments now appear with the correct transposition.

Ensembles containing Unicode characters now display correctly.

Text

Text from multi-line text blocks now appear correctly in the Edit Text dialog box.