PreSonus Notion 6 - Notation Software (Boxed) - Manual (Page 177)

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Sometimes you want to show notes, yet not have Notion play them . Notes marked as
cue notes or tacet are skipped during playback and audio file export .
Cue Notes
With scores you create for live musicians, you may have need to alert them during an
extended rest to listen for a certain cue from another instrument or singer and then come
in . Musicians recognize these cue notes on a score by their smaller size .
1 . Ensure you are in Edit mode .
2 . Enter the notes and rests for the cue in the standard way .
3 .
Highlight this section .
4 . Right-click anywhere on the highlight box .
» A context menu appears .
5 . Click Notes .
» A submenu appears .
◙ Context menu and submenu (Mac).
6 . Click Show as Cues .
» The notation reduces in size and will not sound during playback or in WAV audio files, but can be heard if you
audition the notes (select a note and press the A key) .
◙ Changing existing notes to cue notes.
7 . Consider two other feature options for cue notes:
> By default, cue notes will print out . But you have the option of not having print outs show cue notes by going to
the Menu bar and selecting Score > Full Score Options . In the Options dialog box, clear the Print Cue Notes
checkbox at the bottom and click OK .
> If the cue is sung by a singer or group, you can add lyrics to the cue notes .
Cue Notes and Tacet