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Gordon, you had specific detailed issues. Are you sure those are all documented with Simon? I think so; though I may try it again in case I made any mistakes ... I had tried things with a couple of files, but I think the file I sent exhibits all I can presently remember. This was a notable number of problems, but there may well be others I haven't found. I must also say that opening/importing MusicXML open things up to all sorts of snags in all sorts of places, not necessarily BIAB, though I tried opening it with Sibelius and it seemed very close to the original. The combination of my very gradually improving depression issues and the frustration do now sometimes make it difficult for me to do these tests. I'll definitely be interested in Simon's findings. Gordon.
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The previously mentioned issue with changing time signatures (bug ID 4658) will be fixed in an upcoming build that I'm currently testing. As well, thanks to Gordon's file, I've identified a number of issues: With the default two-bar offset BiaB tries to do cut-time in quarter-notes, not half notes. With a more suitable 1-bar offset it does 4/4 (OK) but has the anacrucis left justified. Reported with bug id 4664 and 4665. It fails to recognise several Majors. Will be fixed in an upcoming build (bug id 2916). It sometimes drops the first chord in bars. (IMHO It fails where there are too many chords per bar, but I guess that's life). Reported with bug id 4667. It may not recognise the Signe on bar one. It doesn't recognise first and second ending (maybe that's an expected limitation). It doesn't appear to recognise the D.S. al Coda (ditto). I'm not sure whether it recognises/handles the Coda. Reported with bug id 4666. I must also say that opening/importing MusicXML open things up to all sorts of snags in all sorts of places, not necessarily BIAB, though I tried opening it with Sibelius and it seemed very close to the original. That certainly is the case - as much as MusicXML is supposed to be a universal format, every program handles things differently. This makes it incredibly hard to achieve accurate and predictable results (for all software, not just BIAB). The combination of my very gradually improving depression issues and the frustration do now sometimes make it difficult for me to do these tests. I know the feeling. I hope things improve for you.
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I must also say that opening/importing MusicXML open things up to all sorts of snags in all sorts of places, not necessarily BIAB, though I tried opening it with Sibelius and it seemed very close to the original. That certainly is the case - as much as MusicXML is supposed to be a universal format, every program handles things differently. This makes it incredibly hard to achieve accurate and predictable results (for all software, not just BIAB). Indeed ... definitely not just BIAB. The problem with universal formats is they try to do everything for everyone, so they can be fiendishly complex and sometimes the users just handle what they need and ignore the rest. MIDI files are quite complex enough; wrap that in another standard and it gets tough. It sounds like like a standard format should be easy, but it most certainly is not. Thanks for confirming those. What's frustrating is that I've reported all but one of them in the past, but heard nothing more and the bugs remain.
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What's frustrating is that I've reported all but one of them in the past, but heard nothing more and the bugs remain. This is definitely the change that I most want to see occurring.
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What's frustrating is that I've reported all but one of them in the past, but heard nothing more and the bugs remain. This is definitely the change that I most want to see occurring. Me too, that's why I'm here 
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What's frustrating is that I've reported all but one of them in the past, but heard nothing more and the bugs remain. This is definitely the change that I most want to see occurring. Me too, that's why I'm here It's definitely encouraging that the things I reported have bug numbers. 
Jazz relative beginner, starting at a much older age than was helpful.
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