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Transposed chord symbols do not always undo correctly

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Description

Issue type

Engraving bug (incorrect score rendering)

Description with steps to reproduce

If a chord symbol is transposed and the spelling happens to be affected by the option Accidentals: Single # and b only, it will not undo correctly.

E.g. in the attached video:

  • B# chord symbol is transposed down by a perfect fourth: F double-sharp
  • F double-sharp is changed to G natural, according to the Accidentals option
  • Undo
    EXPECTED: B#
    ACTUAL: C (natural)
Supporting files, videos and screenshots

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a6cec309-9ba9-4ce5-9f20-1433095694b8

In which versions of MuseScore Studio is this issue present?

4.6.5 - latest main

Regression

No.

Operating system

Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS

Additional context

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the attached example: transpose a B# chord symbol down by a perfect fourth with “Accidentals: Single # and b only” enabled, then undo the change. Investigate the chord-symbol transposition and undo handling; done means undo restores B# rather than C natural.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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