Error: Cannot open project file

Does that error message mean I am trying to open a project file that was created with a version of FCP that is later than what I operate with?
Also, where did the FCP FAQ section go?
PowerMac G4 desky 867MHz 1GB RAM   Mac OS X (10.2.x)   FCP 3.0.4

Are you trying to open a project created by a later version? (using FCP 4.5 to open a project created in FCP 5 for example)
If so, it can't ge done. The best you can do is export an XML of the cut (only the cut) that the previous version can then import.
#27 Getting a FCP 5 project to open in FCP 4.5
Shane's Stock Answer #27: How do I export my FCP 5 project so that someone can work with it in FCP 4.5?
Final Cut Pro 5 projects are not backwards compatible. What that means is that a project created in FCP 5 cannot be opened by previous versions. The previous version cannot recognize the formatting and code of the newer version. You can go from FCP 4.5 5o 5, but it will reformat your project file, so if you want to have a 4.5 version best to duplicate it and convert the duplicate.
You can, however, export the sequence from FCP 5 so that it will open in FCP 4.5 if you follow these steps:
1) Select all in the Browser
2) Choose File>Export>XML
3) Make sure you choose XML version 1 in the following dialog box
4) Launch FCP4.5 and create a new project
5) With that project's Browser open and active, import the XML
For an in-depth explaination, read this:
http://www.lafcpug.org/Tutorials/basicfcp5_to4.html
Shane

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    So if anyone has an idea....
    Cheers Zolee

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