How to open FC Express project in FCP

Using FCE 3.5 and need to open the project in FCP 5.0.4.
At the moment I get a window telling me:
"File format is too new for this operation"
Checked Software Update to see if there was a FCP upgrade I was missing, but doesn't seem to be one.
If this has already been posted I apologise and please direct me to it.
Thanks Mac People
-justin!

You probably need v 5.1. It is not a downloadable version.
To move from 5.0 to 5.1 is considered a Crossgrade and the forms and details for how it works can be found on the Apple website - FCP Studio pages under updates. I believe the cost is ~$200 but may have forgotten the exact price.
good luck.
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