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Use th' imported file instead o' OnSong

When ye import an external file such as a PDF or Microsoft Word document, th' file be attached t' th' song an' be viewed by default, savvy? Arrr, one o' th' features o' OnSong be that it can convert yer imported files into text. This results in two versions o' th' song content. This switch can be used t' toggle between th' externally linked file an' th' text-based chord chart, matey.

Let's follow some possible scenarios on why or how this switch can be used, ye scallywag:

Convertin' t' Text-Based Chord Charts

Typically th' conversion process in OnSong will extract th' text o' th' external file. This means that ye will need t' make changes t' th' resultin' content t' work in OnSong. Because o' this, ye may want t' switch back t' th' originally imported file t' give yerself time t' make adjustments. Let's take a look at th' possible scenario, Ahoy!:

  1. Ye import a PDF file t' use it in yer set, but ye want t' be able t' transpose an' format th' song.
  2. T' convert t' text, ye open th' song editor an' tap on th' convert file button. Then ye click done.
  3. When viewin' th' song, ye find that chords be not aligned properly but ye don't have time t' fix it now.
  4. Ye open th' song editor again an' then turn this option on an' tap Done.
  5. Now ye can view th' originally imported file, but continue t' make adjustments in th' song editor between sets, Blimey!

Lead Sheets an' Chord Charts

Another way t' use this feature be t' import a lead sheet as a PDF that includes musical score. While this can be viewed inside o' OnSong, many o' th' features o' OnSong regardin' chord charts be lost. Ye can copy an' paste th' chord chart into th' song editor t' have both a chord chart an' lead sheet version o' th' song. This scenario could look like this, matey:

  1. Ye import a lead sheet as a PDF file t' be used by a pianist.
  2. Next, ye tap into th' song editor an' write a text-based chord chart in th' text editor.
  3. Ye can now use this function t' view either th' text-based chord chart for guitarists an' other musicians, or th' lead sheet for th' pianist, Arrr!

When usin' Stage Monitor Mode or OnSong Connect ye can set yer profile t' receive either th' external file, or th' chord chart as needed along with other transpositional adjustments, savvy?

OnSong 2023 — Last Updated on December 6, 2014