Re: temporarily overriding paper variables

[Werner LEMBERG]

>> Alas, it *still* doesn't work as expected.  Obviously, I have
>> simplified the code example too much: adding a `ChordNames` context
>> prevents alignment.  Note that the top skyline of the chord symbol
>> doesn't show anything suspicious.
> 
> Okay, then I think we are hitting something else.

It seems so, yes.  Jean, do you have an idea?  Shall I submit an
issue?

> I imagine this whole business with inverted vertical extents working
> only sometimes is by fluke, not by intentional design.

Probably.  On the other hand, it would be useful from time to time,
and, as David has observed, both `\vspace` and `\hspace` accept
negative values, which means that LilyPond is essentially ready to
handle those cases.

> Would it suffice for you to remove the global padding and manually
> insert any spacing where it is needed as opposed to trying to remove
> the padding in the spot where you do not need it?

Yes, this will be the workaround I'm going to use eventually.


    Werner