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convert-ly - manual page for convert-ly 2.24.1

convert-ly [OPTION]... FILE

Update LilyPond input to newer version. By default, update from the version taken from the \version command, to the current LilyPond version. If FILE is `-', read from standard input.

show version number and exit
show this help and exit
start from VERSION [default: \version found in file]
edit in place
Print log messages according to LOGLEVEL (NONE, ERROR, WARNING, PROGRESS (default), DEBUG)
do not add \version command if missing
force updating \version number to 2.24.1
only update \version number if file is modified
show rules [default: -f 0, -t 2.24.1]
convert to VERSION [default: 2.24.1]
make a numbered backup [default: filename.ext~]
show warranty and copyright

$ convert-ly -e old.ly
$ convert-ly --from=2.3.28 --to=2.5.21 foobar.ly > foobar-new.ly

Report bugs via bug-lilypond@gnu.org

The full documentation for convert-ly is maintained as a Texinfo manual. If the info and convert-ly programs are properly installed at your site, the command

info convert-ly

should give you access to the complete manual.

February 2023 convert-ly 2.24.1