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[MusicXML] vertical position of title is not stable

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Description

Issue type

Other type of issue

Bug description

Almost every thing can be stable from MusicXML import to export when using layout, but one thing is always a bit off: the vertical position of the <credit-words>.

Steps to reproduce
  1. Create a blank piece and export it to MusicXML with layout
  2. Reimport it
  3. Save it again as MusicXML with layout
Screenshots/Screen recordings

Snapshot from several test runs:

14: -    <credit-words default-x="600.24" default-y="1612.05" justify="center" valign="top" font-size="22">Test system dividers</credit-words>
14: +    <credit-words default-x="600.24" default-y="1611.84" justify="center" valign="top" font-size="22">Test system dividers</credit-words>
MuseScore Version

latest

Regression

I don't know

Operating system

macOS 14

Additional context

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Research direction

Reproduce the MusicXML round trip described in the issue: export a blank piece with layout, reimport it, and save it again. Compare the vertical position of the element across repeated runs; the issue is done when that position remains stable without unexplained variation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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