Thanks for your quick reply Dave,
My description was more a "for instance" than actual . .
I had in fact a dotted quaver and a semi (or the other way round) and I simply wanted to reverse the rhythm.
I managed eventually to get it the way I wanted it, using your commands - but am not clear in my mind how I did it
It seems to me that the way <Composer> works, is that it requires preparatory steps to be actioned BEFORE you make your changes.
The fact that the whole "Part" acts as a closed system which reacts to every action can distract you from your purpose - as you see things occurring that you DID NOT want - though they might be "in passing" - as it were . .they are still somewhat alarming . . . .
Is there a description anywhere in simple language which explains the MO of the program with respect to these "preamble steps" which are required to perform an action?
Such as - "before you can do this - you need to make room by . . . . . " for instance?
I am finding it very confusing at the moment.
Things have progressed - but painfully slowly . . . .
Best Regards
Lord Elpus