As many of you already know, you can import Scores saved in the popular
MusicXML format into our Lime notation editor. Once imported, you can play
back to listen, magnify and scroll using Lime Lighter, review it using the
talking score feature of Lime Aloud, or transcribe automatically into music
braille using GoodFeel.
More and more sites are offering scores in the MusicXML format. However,
these MusicXML scores are often only available in the compressed .mxl
format. Here is your quick tutorial on how to unzip .mxl files.
Extracting MusicXML Files from the mxl Compressed Format
Download the .mxl version.
Right click on the file and rename to .zip extension. That is, change .mxl
to .zip extension.
Now right click and choose "Extract All"
Windows should create a folder that contains the source .xml file.
Now you can run the Lime program and import:
Choose "Import" under Lime's File menu and then choose "MusicXML."
Browse to where you saved the MusicXML file and then click "Open."
Lime may present a dialog asking for information such as number of measures
per system. 4 is a good value for measures per system or systems per page.
Once you OK any dialogs, you should now have the score in Lime's main music
window.
Anyone who would like to request a free evaluation version of the software,
please write me using my info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx address.
Bill
