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Beams with opposite stem directions

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Description

Your idea

In order to preserve vertical space, I propose to implement a note position in which very wide intervals will automatically take a beam centered between the stems, which will avoid long stems:

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Problem to be solved

This will allow you to save vertical space, which in some cases is very much in demand.

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Research direction

Use the attached image and issue description as the behavioral reference for beams spanning very wide intervals with opposite stem directions. First inspect the existing beam-positioning behavior and determine how such intervals are currently rendered. Done means the centered-beam position preserves vertical space while matching the proposed notation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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