>> I was just sent score and parts files created in Finale 2005. Apparently there is a format issue, so I cannot read the files in 2003. I downloaded Notepad 2005 and that will allow me to print parts (we are performing the piece this Sunday to a stadium crowd). So I have gotten past the initial emergency, however, in the future is there a methodology available for me to revert back to 2003 format ?<<
You might get this to work from 2005 to 2003 but watch out for layer four being dropped. : ------------------------------------- Here is a technique by which you can convert FinWin2005 files into 2004 ones: 1. Save the 2005 file as ETF. 2. In Finale 2004 save a 'New document without libraries' as ETF. 3. Open the 2004 file in Notepad and copy the first 30 lines. 4. Open the 2005 file in Notepad and replace the first 30 lines with the copied ones. 5. Save the 2005 file. 6. Open it in Finale 2004. I just did this with a file that has many articulations and expressions. All appear on first perusal to be perfect. Trying this from 2004 to 2003 was problematic as layers were shifted up one number and so layer four was lost. 2005 to 2004 does not seem to have that problem. ------------------------------- If you send me the file I might try it from this end. Richard Yates _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
