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Chord symbol XML files (e.g. chords_jazz.xml) are no longer found in resources/styles (as of 4.6.x)
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regression MS3
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Description
Issue type
Other type of issue
Description with steps to reproduce
Under MacOS:
- Format.Style.Chord symbols.Preset
- Choose Load Custom XML
- Resources shown no longer include such files as chords_jazz.xml
- Examination of files stored within installation package reveals no such files
Supporting files, videos and screenshots
No supporting files deemed necessary. The XML is missing from the installation.
In which versions of MuseScore Studio is this issue present?
4.6.2
Regression
Yes, this used to work in MuseScore 3.x and now is broken
Operating system
MacOS Tahoe 26.0.1
Additional context
I had previously obtained these XML files via the MX3.x and earlier interfaces. I'm pretty sure I also got them via MS4 before 4.6.2 but have not been able to verify this. It was easy enough to download the current XML from the source tree but the files should presumably be available via the UI.
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