Introduction
In this tutorial, we'll learn how to create left-handed fretboards using the Neck Diagrams software. We'll cover how to change an existing fretboard to left-handed via the Inspector and how to set a default for new fretboards in the Preferences. This tutorial is based on the principles shown in the video linked below, although the interface has been updated in the latest version of the software.
Step-by-Step Guide
π Changing an Existing Fretboard to Left-Handed
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Open Neck Diagrams and Load Your Fretboard:
- πΆ Launch the Neck Diagrams software.
- π Open the project containing the fretboard you want to change.
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Select the Fretboard:
- π Click on the fretboard to select it. You should see selection handles around it.
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Open the Inspector Panel:
- π οΈ The Inspector panel is usually located on the right side of the screen. If itβs not visible, you can enable it from the View menu.
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Change to Left-Handed:
- π In the Inspector panel, look for the option to change the fretboard orientation. This is typically labeled as "Orientation" or "Handedness".
- π Select "Left-Handed" from the dropdown menu.
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Apply and Save:
- πΎ The fretboard will instantly switch to a left-handed layout.
- π Save your project to keep the changes.
π οΈ Setting Default Fretboards to Left-Handed
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Open Preferences:
- βοΈ Go to the Edit menu (Windows) or Neck Diagrams menu (Mac) and select Preferences.
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Navigate to Fretboard Settings:
- π In the Preferences window, find the section for Fretboard settings.
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Set Default Orientation:
- π Look for the default orientation option and select "Left-Handed".
- This setting will ensure that any new fretboards you create are automatically set to left-handed.
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Save Preferences:
- β Click Apply or OK to save your changes.
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