Can InCopy CS5 save to a CS4 file type

Question

I'm managing an e-learning project that requires a group of writers to use InCopy.  Everyone including our client is using IC CS4 but one of my writers who has been unable to find anything other than the latest version.  If she uses the CS5 version is there a way to save as to a CS4 compatible file that I can send to the client?  I know, for example, that Flash CS4 can save to a CS3 file format.  Thanks.

Answer 1

I agree with Bob. The ICML format itself (InCopy native format) is essentially the same in CS5 as it was in CS4. So InCopy CS4 can open ICML files created in InCopy CS5. And InDesign CS4 can place InCopy CS5 ICML files, as far as I can tell. But it's *always* better to use the same version of ID and IC.
One thing to keep in mind is that in InCopy CS5, the default font on both platforms is Minion Pro, not Times. This means the definition of the [Basic Paragraph] style is different. So if you're using styles, I would stay away from using any of the basic styles (including Table/Cell), and make sure your custom styles aren't based on them either.
AM