Captivate 3 files into Captivate 1 original

Hello All,
I've created some Captivate files in Captivate 3. (Trial
Version)
I have the full version of Captivate 1 (original). Is it
possible to open Captivate 3 files in Captivate 1 (original)?
Thanks

Hi learning_still and welcome to our community
Unfortunately it's not possible to do this. The best you can
do would be to open each version of Captivate. In version 3, open
the project you wish to "convert" to version 1. Note the dimensions
of the project.
In version 1, create a new blank project of the same
dimensions.
Now from version 3, copy the first slide. Paste into version
1. Rinse and repeat until each slide has been copied and pasted. I
haven't tried this, but you may be able to select *all* slides and
paste. That would save some time.
Note that any items that version 1 doesn't support won't be
copied, including question slides.
Hopefully this was helpful in some way... Rick

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