Modify the rhythm of two beamed quavers

[Lord Elpus]

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