Re: Scribus - alternative to lilybook?

[Han-Wen Nienhuys]

Arthur Dyck wrote:
> I haven't seen anything on this list about Scribus, a linux-based desktop 
> publishing program.  I have been playing with it and it has some interesting 
> features.  Basically, you define your page size with borders and then create 
> text or image boxes for your input.  You can import lilypond pdf images 
> directly into your image box.  You can then put transparent text boxes on top 
> of your image allowing you to do anykind of markup anywhere.  I wouldn't 
> recommend it for a an ordinary sheet of music, but I think it adds some 
> interesting possibilites.  I am trying to learn how to use it and how to use 
> Lilypond at the same time as I'm working on a liturgy, so it's making for 
> some long -- but fun -- days.

I think Scribus has a python interface, so you could write a little 
plugin that takes .ly code,  runs it through lily, and pasts back the 
resulting PDF files.

That would actually be pretty neat...

Sponsored feature, anyone?

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