Import pef and export dng

I can import .pef files into elements 5.0 and make changes fine. I would like to know if I can export those altered files to a dng file format. When I try to export the dng file format does not appear. Do I need another plugin? I have already installed the latest (dated 03/02/2007) camera raw.8bi into the c:\program files\adobe\photoshop elements 5.0\plug-ins\file formats directory already.

I am trying to save pef as dng in the organizer portion not the editor. When I click on export I see options for original format, jpg, png, tiff and psd. I do not see a dng option. I am also evaluating Lightroom 1.0 and it does have dng as save as option. Is there another plugin I need for Elements 5.0 to save a dng file?

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