Brush Preset File (ABR file) format specification

Hi,
For previous version up to photoshop CS, adobe has released a specification of its files formats, including the brush preset format.
Were can I get the specifications for CS3 & CS4 file formats? I need them so that I am able to import the newer versions (7) of abr brush preset files into my application.
Thanks,
Mario

I just download his presets using your posted link. He has five Chalk brush presets some have texture some do not. None of the five have the settings or the preview your brush palette shows. Also there are Additional icon in the tools option bar that can change the way some of the setting function namely Shape dynamics size, Transfer opacity and airbrush mode.

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