Re: do we want special versions of the accidentals for use with text?

[Janek Warchoł]

2011/9/13 Werner LEMBERG <address@hidden>:
>
>> I think the solution is to create a shorter variaton of accidental
>> glyphs; an example in the attachment.  How do you like this idea?
>> Do you think all accidentals should have shorter versions, or would
>> it be overkill to create for example a shorter version of 3-stemmed
>> sharp or arrowed flat?
>
> Basically, I like the idea.  However, it is an illusion IMHO to
> believe that such glyphs will fit all text fonts.

True.  Still, i think that shorter accidentals will be an improvement.

> For figured bass, the situation is different: Here we use LilyPond's
> digit font, which is completely under our control, and having
> accidentals fitting those digits better is a good thing.

I will prepare shorter versions of accidentals.  Would you help me
with writing code that employs them?  I did a quick glance at the code
(chord-name-engraver, figured-bass-engraver) but i don't know where to
start.

cheers,
Janek