[PATCH] Fix for bug #218 (center staccato over stem instead of notehead)

[Maximilian Albert]

Hi,

attached is a patch for bug #218 (see
http://code.google.com/p/lilypond/issues/detail?id=218). It simply
tests whether the directions of stem and articulation coincide, and if
so it shifts the latter sideways. Please note that the patch is just a
casual attempt to get more familiar with Lilypond's internals and that
the way it is implemented was derived mostly by trial-and-error and
sophisticated guessing. So any suggestions for improvement are most
welcome.

BTW, in the bug's description it says that only staccato marks should
be centered on the stem, but I personally find it more appealing if
this applies to any kind of articulation. If you think otherwise, I'd
be happy to adapt the patch but I don't know how to test whether the
grob actually is a staccato mark or something else.

Cheers,
Max

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