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New files default to 3 choruses... and in Song Settings.... a 2 bar ending.
Any way to change this default to a user's Preference.....such as 1 chorus and no ending?
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I don't think so, but I've never investigated fully.

A workaround would be to set up a BIAB song structure to your specification then save as Template (for example) then open BAIB by double clicking that file each time. You could have a selection of templates for different arrangements.

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As Vintage indicated, you can create a song, set all the preferences to your liking and save the song. This will become your Preference Template Song.

The Steps to create your Preference Template Song:

From the Main Tool Bar open Options\Preferences\Display (shortcut = Ctrl-E)

Midway down the page change the box that says Open Previous Style to Open Previous Song.

Each time you close BIAB, change the song to your Preference Template Song before you close.

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It's easier and quicker to just set your preferences when you open a New Project but you asked... wink

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Thanks to both, but workarounds still entail clicks so it's just as easy to click after opening the default New file.
One would think this should be a user defined preference. "3 choruses and an ending" feels more like my dream-date than my tem-plate. Perhaps this is ultimately a wishlist item.

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I make my template files read-only to prevent accidentally overwriting them with the Save command, instead doing Save As...

For me, template files are easier than changing the settings each time, but to each their own.


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John-
You're always full of great ideas. Maybe you sold me. Thanks.

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I concur with the advice you received. Dan, yes, you could put this in the Wishlist. I’ll give it a +1.

I’m guessing this default is from the origins of BIAB: a program to play jazz fakebook songs for practice. This is no longer the way everyone uses the program.


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YES......i'm sold!
Again....thanks John!

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This works, but I still agree that it should be a user’s choice to set defaults.

I see you just put it in the Wishlist. I gave it a +1.


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Thanks, Matt. Erik is at Silver Bay for the entire summer. Maybe you'll get to see him.

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I know, Dan! He wrote to me. I will see if we can do that.


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