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2.2 Invoking convert-ly
convert-ly uses \version statements in the input
file to detect the old version number. In most cases, to upgrade
your input file it is sufficient to run
convert-ly -e myfile.ly
in the directory containing the file. This will upgrade ‘myfile.ly’ in-place and preserve the original file in ‘myfile.ly~’.
Note: convert-ly always converts up to the last
syntax change handled by it. This means that the version
number left in the file is usually lower than the version of
convert-ly itself.
To convert all the input files in a directory together use
convert-ly -e *.ly
Alternatively, if you want to specify a different name for the upgraded file, preserving the original file and name unchanged, use
convert-ly myfile.ly > mynewfile.ly
The program will list the version numbers for which conversions have been made. If no version numbers are listed the file is already up to date.
MacOS X users may execute these commands under the menu entry
Compile > Update syntax.
Windows users should enter these commands in a Command Prompt
window, which is usually found under
Start > Accessories > Command Prompt.
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