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| - | ==== Changes from abc 2.0 to abc 2.1 ==== | + | ==== Changes between abc 2.0 and abc 2.1 ==== |
| A list of the main changes (excluding typos corrected and minor clarifications) written as the new standard took shape. In many cases this contains links to the relevant discussions on the [[http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/abcusers/|abcusers mailing list]]. | A list of the main changes (excluding typos corrected and minor clarifications) written as the new standard took shape. In many cases this contains links to the relevant discussions on the [[http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/abcusers/|abcusers mailing list]]. | ||
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| // Historical note: // Dates were added from July 2011 on so that people checking this list could can see what had changed since they last visited. | // Historical note: // Dates were added from July 2011 on so that people checking this list could can see what had changed since they last visited. | ||
| - | == 0.2.1 A: field == | + | == 1.1.1 A: field == |
| // April 2011: // Abc 2.0 changed the ''A:'' field to contain author (lyrics) information rather than area (region of tune origin) information. Although useful, this modification has not been widely adopted by the abc user community and, more importantly, is not backwards compatible. | // April 2011: // Abc 2.0 changed the ''A:'' field to contain author (lyrics) information rather than area (region of tune origin) information. Although useful, this modification has not been widely adopted by the abc user community and, more importantly, is not backwards compatible. | ||
| - | Abc 2.1 reverts to the original use for the ''A:'' field but this field is now [[#outdated syntax|deprecated]] and, as suggested in abc 2.0, all tune origin information can be encoded in the ''O:'' field - see [[#outdated information field syntax|outdated information field syntax]]. | + | Abc 2.1 reverts to the original use for the ''A:'' field but this field is now [[.:v2.1#outdated syntax|deprecated]] and, as suggested in abc 2.0, all tune origin information can be encoded in the ''O:'' field - see [[.:v2.1#outdated information field syntax|outdated information field syntax]]. |
| Possible alternatives for author information (for example, a:) are up for discussion. | Possible alternatives for author information (for example, a:) are up for discussion. | ||
| - | == 0.2.2 Line-breaking clarification == | + | == 1.1.2 Line-breaking clarification == |
| - | // July 2011: // The line-breaking section (section 2.3 in version 2.0) has been rewritten for clarification. It has also been split into two parts - [[#empty_lines_and_line-breaking|2.2.4 Empty lines and line-breaking]] on the basics of empty lines and line-breaking and [[#typesetting_line-breaks|6.1.1 Typesetting line-breaks]]. | + | // July 2011: // The line-breaking section (section 2.3 in version 2.0) has been rewritten for clarification. It has also been split into two parts - [[.:v2.1#empty_lines_and_line-breaking|2.2.4 Empty lines and line-breaking]] on the basics of empty lines and line-breaking and [[.:v2.1#typesetting_line-breaks|6.1.1 Typesetting line-breaks]]. |
| - | == 0.2.3 Examples == | + | == 1.1.3 Examples == |
| - | // July 2011: // [[#englishabc|English.abc]] has been rewritten with some inline fields. | + | // July 2011: // [[.:v2.1#englishabc|English.abc]] has been rewritten with some inline fields. |
| - | == 0.2.4 Backwards compatibility, dialects and strict / loose interpretation == | + | == 1.1.4 Backwards compatibility, dialects and strict / loose interpretation == |
| - | // 9th July 2011: // Section 12, now called [[#dialects_strict_loose_interpretation_and_backwards_compatibility|dialects, strict / loose interpretation and backwards compatibility]], has been completely rewritten with the aim of pulling together the main dialects of abc and re-establishing the backwards compatibility that was lost between drafts 1.7.6 and 2.0. | + | // 9th July 2011: // Section 12, now called [[.:v2.1#dialects_strict_loose_interpretation_and_backwards_compatibility|dialects, strict / loose interpretation and backwards compatibility]], has been completely rewritten with the aim of pulling together the main dialects of abc and re-establishing the backwards compatibility that was lost between drafts 1.7.6 and 2.0. |
| - | == 0.2.5 Decoration delimiter == | + | == 1.1.5 Decoration delimiter == |
| - | // 9th July 2011: // As part of the work on reducing dialects, the decoration delimiter has been changed from ''+'' back to ''!'' - see [[#decorations|4.14 Decorations]] and [[#decoration_dialects|12.1.2 Decoration dialects]]. | + | // 9th July 2011: // As part of the work on reducing dialects, the decoration delimiter has been changed from ''+'' back to ''!'' - see [[.:v2.1#decorations|4.14 Decorations]] and [[.:v2.1#decoration_dialects|12.1.2 Decoration dialects]]. |
| - | == 0.2.6 Minor restructurings == | + | == 1.1.6 Minor restructurings == |
| - | // 9th July 2011: // In Jef Moine's suggestion for line-breaking (see below) he pointed out that this is used solely for typesetting programs and so should be included in a separate section (9b). I also noticed that section 4.6 of version 2.0 was solely for typesetting spaces. However, I didn't feel that the section on clefs (6.0 of version 2.0) merited a top level section all to itself. As a result I have moved [[#clefs and transposition|clefs]] to section 4.6 and created a new section [[#typesetting_and_playback|6. Typesetting and playback]], which also includes section [[#typesetting_extra_space|6.1.2 Typesetting extra space]] (previously 4.6). | + | // 9th July 2011: // In Jef Moine's suggestion for line-breaking (see below) he pointed out that this is used solely for typesetting programs and so should be included in a separate section (9b). I also noticed that section 4.6 of version 2.0 was solely for typesetting spaces. However, I didn't feel that the section on clefs (6.0 of version 2.0) merited a top level section all to itself. As a result I have moved [[.:v2.1#clefs and transposition|clefs]] to section 4.6 and created a new section [[.:v2.1#typesetting_and_playback|6. Typesetting and playback]], which also includes section [[.:v2.1#typesetting_extra_space|6.1.2 Typesetting extra space]] (previously 4.6). |
| - | I also took the opportunity to restructure section 2, [[#abc_files_tunes_and_fragments|abc files, tunes and fragments]], somewhat. | + | I also took the opportunity to restructure section 2, [[.:v2.1#abc_files_tunes_and_fragments|abc files, tunes and fragments]], somewhat. |
| Note that the standard may undergo more restructuring at some point in the future so this is not necessarily the finalised version of the section ordering. | Note that the standard may undergo more restructuring at some point in the future so this is not necessarily the finalised version of the section ordering. | ||
| - | == 0.2.7 Abc files == | + | == 1.1.7 Abc files == |
| - | // 9th July 2011: // A new section, [[#abc_file_identification|2.1 Abc file identification]], has been introduced, loosely based on Jef Moine's suggestion at [[http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/16387185/141812565/name/file.xml]]. The file structure text has been moved into [[#abc_file_structure|2.2 Abc file structure]]. | + | // 9th July 2011: // A new section, [[.:v2.1#abc_file_identification|2.1 Abc file identification]], has been introduced, loosely based on Jef Moine's suggestion at [[http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/16387185/141812565/name/file.xml]]. The file structure text has been moved into [[.:v2.1#abc_file_structure|2.2 Abc file structure]]. |
| - | == 0.2.8 Line-breaks - typesetting and dialects == | + | == 1.1.8 Line-breaks - typesetting and dialects == |
| - | // 9th July 2011: // A new section 6.1.1, [[#typesetting_line-breaks|typesetting line-breaks]], has been created, based on Jef Moine's suggestion at [[http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/16387185/567662222/name/linebreak.xml]] and subsequent discussions on the abcusers mail list. This complements the new section, [[#line-breaking_dialects|12.1.1 Line-breaking dialects]]. | + | // 9th July 2011: // A new section 6.1.1, [[.:v2.1#typesetting_line-breaks|typesetting line-breaks]], has been created, based on Jef Moine's suggestion at [[http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/16387185/567662222/name/linebreak.xml]] and subsequent discussions on the abcusers mail list. This complements the new section, [[.:v2.1#line-breaking_dialects|12.1.1 Line-breaking dialects]]. |
| - | == 0.2.9 VOLATILE / TODO indicators == | + | == 1.1.9 VOLATILE / TODO indicators == |
| // 9th July 2011 and subsequently: // A number of sections have been marked as VOLATILE, indicating that they are under active discussion on the abcusers mailing list, or as TODO, meaning that changes need to be made. | // 9th July 2011 and subsequently: // A number of sections have been marked as VOLATILE, indicating that they are under active discussion on the abcusers mailing list, or as TODO, meaning that changes need to be made. | ||
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| // These indicators are not comprehensive so the lack of a VOLATILE / TODO indication does not necessarily mean the section is finalised. // | // These indicators are not comprehensive so the lack of a VOLATILE / TODO indication does not necessarily mean the section is finalised. // | ||
| - | == 0.2.10 Clarification of empty (blank) lines == | + | == 1.1.10 Clarification of empty (blank) lines == |
| - | // 9th July 2011: // [[#empty_lines_and_line-breaking|2.2.4 Empty lines and line-breaking]] has been updated to clarify that a line consisting entirely of white-space is treated as an empty line. | + | // 9th July 2011: // [[.:v2.1#empty_lines_and_line-breaking|2.2.4 Empty lines and line-breaking]] has been updated to clarify that a line consisting entirely of white-space is treated as an empty line. |
| - | == 0.2.11 Clarification of chord duration == | + | == 1.1.11 Clarification of chord duration == |
| - | // 11th July 2011: // [[#chords_and_unisons|4.17 Chords and unisons]] has been updated with a clarification for chords with different note lengths (see [[http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/abcusers/message/3527]] and subsequent discussion). | + | // 11th July 2011: // [[.:v2.1#chords_and_unisons|4.17 Chords and unisons]] has been updated with a clarification for chords with different note lengths (see [[http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/abcusers/message/3527]] and subsequent discussion). |
| - | == 0.2.12 Clarification of comment / continuation interaction == | + | == 1.1.12 Clarification of comment / continuation interaction == |
| - | // 12th July 2011: // [[#comments and remarks|2.2.5 Comments and remarks]] and [[#continuation_of_input_lines|2.2.6 Continuation of input lines]] have swapped places and have been updated to clarify the interaction of comments and continuations. | + | // 12th July 2011: // [[.:v2.1#comments and remarks|2.2.5 Comments and remarks]] and [[.:v2.1#continuation_of_input_lines|2.2.6 Continuation of input lines]] have swapped places and have been updated to clarify the interaction of comments and continuations. |
| - | == 0.2.13 Clarification of ''X:'' and ''T:'' syntax == | + | == 1.1.13 Clarification of ''X:'' and ''T:'' syntax == |
| - | // 12th July 2011: // [[#information_fields|3.0 Information fields]] (and related sections) have been updated following a decision about ''X:'' and ''T:'' syntax - see also [[#outdated_tune_header_syntax|outdated tune header syntax]]. | + | // 12th July 2011: // [[.:v2.1#information_fields|3.0 Information fields]] (and related sections) have been updated following a decision about ''X:'' and ''T:'' syntax - see also [[.:v2.1#outdated_tune_header_syntax|outdated tune header syntax]]. |
| - | == 0.2.14 Outdated syntax: deprecated, obsolete and disallowed == | + | == 1.1.14 Outdated syntax: deprecated, obsolete and disallowed == |
| - | // 12th July 2011: // [[#outdated syntax|10. Outdated syntax]] has been updated with a number of changes, plus some tentative definitions of terms. | + | // 12th July 2011: // [[.:v2.1#outdated syntax|10. Outdated syntax]] has been updated with a number of changes, plus some tentative definitions of terms. |
| - | == 0.2.15 Unit note length values == | + | == 1.1.15 Unit note length values == |
| - | // 19th July 2011: // [[#lunit note length|3.1.7 Unit note length]] updated to clarify that all powers of two from ''L:1'' to ''L:1/512'' are available, although ''L:1/64'' and shorter values are optional (''L:1/512'' may seem excessive, but it is available in Sibelius http://www.sibelius.com/products/sibelius/acorninfo.html so might as well be in abc software wishing to provide it). | + | // 19th July 2011: // [[.:v2.1#lunit note length|3.1.7 Unit note length]] updated to clarify that all powers of two from ''L:1'' to ''L:1/512'' are available, although ''L:1/64'' and shorter values are optional (''L:1/512'' may seem excessive, but it is available in Sibelius http://www.sibelius.com/products/sibelius/acorninfo.html so might as well be in abc software wishing to provide it). |
| - | == 0.2.16 Information fields table == | + | == 1.1.16 Information fields table == |
| - | // 20th July 2011: // The table in [[#information fields|3.0 Information fields]] has been updated with links to relevant sections, columns reordered and an additional column indicating fields that can be inlined (mostly as per Jef Moine's suggestion at [[http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/16387185/1265172711/name/info.xml]]). | + | // 20th July 2011: // The table in [[.:v2.1#information fields|3.0 Information fields]] has been updated with links to relevant sections, columns reordered and an additional column indicating fields that can be inlined (mostly as per Jef Moine's suggestion at [[http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/16387185/1265172711/name/info.xml]]). |
| - | == 0.2.17 Background info == | + | == 1.1.17 Background info == |
| - | // 20th July 2011: // Two new sections added - [[#rrhythm|3.1.15 R: - rhythm]] and [[#bdfsbackground information|3.1.16 Background information]] for completeness. | + | // 20th July 2011: // Two new sections added - [[.:v2.1#rrhythm|3.1.15 R: - rhythm]] and [[.:v2.1#bdfsbackground information|3.1.16 Background information]] for completeness. |
| - | == 0.2.18 Embedded abc and fragments == | + | == 1.1.18 Embedded abc and fragments == |
| - | // 26th July 2011: // New section added - [[#embedded abc and abc fragments|2.3 Embedded abc and abc fragments]] following discussions in message [[http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/abcusers/message/4181|4181]] and subsequent debate. | + | // 26th July 2011: // New section added - [[.:v2.1#embedded abc and abc fragments|2.3 Embedded abc and abc fragments]] following discussions in message [[http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/abcusers/message/4181|4181]] and subsequent debate. |
| - | == 0.2.19 Free and typeset text == | + | == 1.1.19 Free and typeset text == |
| - | // 28th July 2011: // [[#free text and typeset text|2.2.3 Free text and typeset text]] clarified (along with [[#text directives|11.4.5 Text directives]] which has now been split into two sections, the second one being [[#separation directives|11.4.7 Separation directives]]). Note that none of the rules have changed since abc 2.0 - this just clarifies the usage and points towards future changes. | + | // 28th July 2011: // [[.:v2.1#free text and typeset text|2.2.3 Free text and typeset text]] clarified (along with [[.:v2.1#text directives|11.4.5 Text directives]] which has now been split into two sections, the second one being [[.:v2.1#separation directives|11.4.7 Separation directives]]). Note that none of the rules have changed since abc 2.0 - this just clarifies the usage and points towards future changes. |
| - | == 0.2.20 I: field clarification == | + | == 1.1.20 I: field clarification == |
| - | // 28th July 2011: // A new section (3.1.17) has been added, about the [[#iinstruction|I: - instruction]] field and how it relates to ''<nowiki>%%</nowiki>'' directives. | + | // 28th July 2011: // A new section (3.1.17) has been added, about the [[.:v2.1#iinstruction|I: - instruction]] field and how it relates to ''<nowiki>%%</nowiki>'' directives. |
| - | == 0.2.21 writefields directive == | + | == 1.1.21 writefields directive == |
| - | // 8th August 2011: // A new ''<nowiki>%%</nowiki>writefields'' directive has been introduced in [[#information directives|11.4.6 Information directives]], allowing the user to choose which information fields are written in the printed score. This is an alternative to some miscellaneous directives listed in 2.0. | + | // 8th August 2011: // A new ''<nowiki>%%</nowiki>writefields'' directive has been introduced in [[.:v2.1#information directives|11.4.6 Information directives]], allowing the user to choose which information fields are written in the printed score. This is an alternative to some miscellaneous directives listed in 2.0. |
| - | Alongside this new directive, the typesetting details for various information fields, previously scattered about section 3.1., have been combined to form a new section [[#typesetting information fields|6.1.3 Typesetting information fields]]. | + | Alongside this new directive, the typesetting details for various information fields, previously scattered about section 3.1., have been combined to form a new section [[.:v2.1#typesetting information fields|6.1.3 Typesetting information fields]]. |
| - | == 0.2.22 Further info about directives == | + | == 1.1.22 Further info about directives == |
| - | // 8th August 2011: // A new section (11.6.) has been added, with links to [[#further information about directives|further information about directives]]. | + | // 8th August 2011: // A new section (11.6.) has been added, with links to [[.:v2.1#further information about directives|further information about directives]]. |
| - | == 0.2.23 Backslash reinstated == | + | == 1.1.23 Backslash reinstated == |
| - | // 11th August 2011: // The backslash has been restored to its original (pre 2.0) definition (i.e. for suppressing line-breaks). This is discussed in [[#continuation of input lines|continuation of input lines]] and a new section [[#suppressing score line-breaks|suppressing score line-breaks]] - see messages [[http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/abcusers/message/4566|4566]] , [[http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/abcusers/message/4581|4581]] and [[http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/abcusers/message/4607|4607]] and subsequent discussions. | + | // 11th August 2011: // The backslash has been restored to its original (pre 2.0) definition (i.e. for suppressing line-breaks). This is discussed in [[.:v2.1#continuation of input lines|continuation of input lines]] and a new section [[.:v2.1#suppressing score line-breaks|suppressing score line-breaks]] - see messages [[http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/abcusers/message/4566|4566]] , [[http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/abcusers/message/4581|4581]] and [[http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/abcusers/message/4607|4607]] and subsequent discussions. |
| - | == 0.2.24 Extended information fields == | + | == 1.1.24 Extended information fields == |
| - | // 12th August 2011: // The former section 3.3 Extended information fields has been revised and included as part of section [[#iinstruction|3.1.17 I: - instruction]]. | + | // 12th August 2011: // The former section 3.3 Extended information fields has been revised and included as part of section [[.:v2.1#iinstruction|3.1.17 I: - instruction]]. |
| - | == 0.2.25 Field continuations == | + | == 1.1.25 Field continuations == |
| - | // 12th August 2011: // A new section [[#field continuation|3.3 Field continuation]] has been added - see messages [[http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/abcusers/message/4691|4691]] and [[http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/abcusers/message/4765|4765]] and subsequent discussions. | + | // 12th August 2011: // A new section [[.:v2.1#field continuation|3.3 Field continuation]] has been added - see messages [[http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/abcusers/message/4691|4691]] and [[http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/abcusers/message/4765|4765]] and subsequent discussions. |
| - | == 0.2.26 Introduction and terminology == | + | == 1.1.26 Introduction and terminology == |
| - | // 13th August 2011: // New sections [[#how to read this document|1.1 How to read this document]] and [[#how to avoid reading this document|1.2 How to avoid reading this document]] have been added. More importantly all commonly used terminology (e.g. abc file, abc tune, etc) is now linked back to the section in which it is defined - section 1.1 provides index of these definitions. | + | // 13th August 2011: // New sections [[.:v2.1#how to read this document|1.1 How to read this document]] and [[.:v2.1#how to avoid reading this document|1.2 How to avoid reading this document]] have been added. More importantly all commonly used terminology (e.g. abc file, abc tune, etc) is now linked back to the section in which it is defined - section 1.1 provides index of these definitions. |
| - | == 0.2.27 abc-edited-by and abc-copyright == | + | == 1.1.27 abc-edited-by and abc-copyright == |
| - | // 13th August 2011: // The ''<nowiki>%%</nowiki>abc-copyright'' and ''<nowiki>%%</nowiki>abc-edited-by'' extended information fields have been [[#outdated syntax|deprecated]] in favour of the [[#ztranscription|Z: - transcription]] field - see [[#outdated directives|outdated directives]]. | + | // 13th August 2011: // The ''<nowiki>%%</nowiki>abc-copyright'' and ''<nowiki>%%</nowiki>abc-edited-by'' extended information fields have been [[.:v2.1#outdated syntax|deprecated]] in favour of the [[.:v2.1#ztranscription|Z: - transcription]] field - see [[.:v2.1#outdated directives|outdated directives]]. |
| - | == 0.2.28 Q: field == | + | == 1.1.28 Q: field == |
| - | // 13th August 2011: // The old ''Q:''tempo usage has been [[#outdated syntax|deprecated]] - see [[#outdated information field syntax|outdated information field syntax]]. | + | // 13th August 2011: // The old ''Q:''tempo usage has been [[.:v2.1#outdated syntax|deprecated]] - see [[.:v2.1#outdated information field syntax|outdated information field syntax]]. |
| - | == 0.2.29 Field ordering == | + | == 1.1.29 Field ordering == |
| - | // 13th August 2011: // A recommendation has been added regarding the [[#order of information fields|order of information fields]] in the tune header. | + | // 13th August 2011: // A recommendation has been added regarding the [[.:v2.1#order of information fields|order of information fields]] in the tune header. |
| - | == 0.2.30 Repeated fields == | + | == 1.1.30 Repeated fields == |
| - | // 14th August 2011: // The somewhat cryptic append/replace table in section 3.0 of abc 2.0 has been replaced with instructions about [[#repeated information fields|repeated information fields]] | + | // 14th August 2011: // The somewhat cryptic append/replace table in section 3.0 of abc 2.0 has been replaced with instructions about [[.:v2.1#repeated information fields|repeated information fields]] |
| - | == 0.2.31 Midi instruments == | + | == 1.1.31 Midi instruments == |
| // 14th August 2011: // The list of midi instruments (section 14.1 in abc 2.0) has been removed and replaced with a link to http://www.midi.org/techspecs/gm1sound.php. | // 14th August 2011: // The list of midi instruments (section 14.1 in abc 2.0) has been removed and replaced with a link to http://www.midi.org/techspecs/gm1sound.php. | ||
| - | == 0.2.32 Multi-measure invisible rests == | + | == 1.1.32 Multi-measure invisible rests == |
| - | // 14th August 2011: // Multi-measure invisible rests have been [[#rests|defined]]. | + | // 14th August 2011: // Multi-measure invisible rests have been [[.:v2.1#rests|defined]]. |
| - | == 0.2.33 Abc text strings == | + | == 1.1.33 Abc text strings == |
| - | // 29th November 2011: // The section on [[#text string definition|text strings]] (8.2), together with the appendix containing tables on [[#supported accents & ligatures|supported accents & ligatures]] (14.1), have been revised - see message [[http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/abcusers/message/4874|4874]] and subsequent discussions. | + | // 29th November 2011: // The section on [[.:v2.1#text string definition|text strings]] (8.2), together with the appendix containing tables on [[.:v2.1#supported accents & ligatures|supported accents & ligatures]] (14.1), have been revised - see message [[http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/abcusers/message/4874|4874]] and subsequent discussions. |
| - | == 0.2.34 Voice overlay disallowed in fields == | + | == 1.1.34 Voice overlay disallowed in fields == |
| - | // 29th November 2011: // The [[#voice overlay|voice overlay]] section (7.4) has been updated and a new section, [[#disallowed voice overlay|disallowed voice overlay]] (10.6.1), introduced. | + | // 29th November 2011: // The [[.:v2.1#voice overlay|voice overlay]] section (7.4) has been updated and a new section, [[.:v2.1#disallowed voice overlay|disallowed voice overlay]] (10.6.1), introduced. |
| - | == 0.2.35 Aligned lyrics updated == | + | == 1.1.35 Aligned lyrics updated == |
| - | // 30th November 2011: // The rules for [[#lyrics|aligned lyrics]] (the ''w:'' field) have been extended and [[#lyrics|section 5]] split into subsections - see messages [[http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/abcusers/message/4642|4642]], [[http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/abcusers/message/4944|4944]] and subsequent discussions. | + | // 30th November 2011: // The rules for [[.:v2.1#lyrics|aligned lyrics]] (the ''w:'' field) have been extended and [[.:v2.1#lyrics|section 5]] split into subsections - see messages [[http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/abcusers/message/4642|4642]], [[http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/abcusers/message/4944|4944]] and subsequent discussions. |
| - | == 0.2.36 Minor changes == | + | == 1.1.36 Minor changes == |
| // 16th December 2011 - 20th December 2011: // A large number of minor changes (based on feedback in the abcusers mail) have been inserted, including, but not limited to: | // 16th December 2011 - 20th December 2011: // A large number of minor changes (based on feedback in the abcusers mail) have been inserted, including, but not limited to: | ||
| - | * a recommendation to use "'';''" as a separator for the ''O:'' field (see [[#oorigin|3.1.4]]) | + | * a recommendation to use "'';''" as a separator for the ''O:'' field (see [[.:v2.1#oorigin|3.1.4]]) |
| - | * the ''P:'' parts field has been marked as //VOLATILE// pending a clarification over the way it interacts with the ''V:'' field in multi-voice music (see [[#pparts|3.1.9]]) | + | * the ''P:'' parts field has been marked as //VOLATILE// pending a clarification over the way it interacts with the ''V:'' field in multi-voice music (see [[.:v2.1#pparts|3.1.9]]) |
| - | * complaint software should be able to handle 128th notes (see [[#note lengths|4.3]]) | + | * complaint software should be able to handle 128th notes (see [[.:v2.1#note lengths|4.3]]) |
| - | * the ''octave=<number>'' modifier has been introduced for ''K:'' and ''V:'' fields (see [[#clefs and transposition|4.6]]) | + | * the ''octave=<number>'' modifier has been introduced for ''K:'' and ''V:'' fields (see [[.:v2.1#clefs and transposition|4.6]]) |
| - | * examples updated in [[#variant endings|4.10]] - ''||'' replaced by '':|'' | + | * examples updated in [[.:v2.1#variant endings|4.10]] - ''||'' replaced by '':|'' |
| - | * decorations are allowed in chords (see [[#chords and unisons|4.17]]) | + | * decorations are allowed in chords (see [[.:v2.1#chords and unisons|4.17]]) |
| - | * a clarification and discussion has been added about the lack of backwards compatibility (under certain circumstances) in the extension of the ''w:'' field alignment rules (see [[#alignment|5.1]] and [[#outdated lyrics alignment|10.6]]) | + | * a clarification and discussion has been added about the lack of backwards compatibility (under certain circumstances) in the extension of the ''w:'' field alignment rules (see [[.:v2.1#alignment|5.1]] and [[.:v2.1#outdated lyrics alignment|10.6]]) |
| - | * a disclaimer for the stylesheet directives (see [[#disclaimer|11.0.1]]) | + | * a disclaimer for the stylesheet directives (see [[.:v2.1#disclaimer|11.0.1]]) |