Re: using python snippets in Lilypond

[Peter Bjuhr]

> >Yes, you can use Python snippets in Frescobaldi, but not in the 
> LilyPond code/score directly - instead they are created in a special 
> Snippets editor.

> So I create the python snippet - how do I then call it in the score?
>
> I apologize if this is too basic of a question...


No I don't think it is too basic!

I guess it interesting to compare it with a Scheme snippet, if you like, 
inside the LilyPond code. A scheme snippet is basically compiled 
together with the rest of the LilyPond code and can extend that code.

With a Python snippet in Frescobaldi you can instead manipulate the 
LilyPond code to get the result you want. You don't call it from the 
score; you call it from the editor to change the score before it is 
compiled.

If it's changes you perform regularly on the score, a Snippet could 
conveniently be applied to a keyboard shortcut or to the Snippets menu - 
otherways you run it from the Snippets manager.

Hope that explains the basics! If you tell us more about what kind of 
snippet you want to run we could discuss this in more detail.

Best
Peter