Openning a Final Cut Pro 5 file in Final Cut Pro 3

Hi,
Is there is there a way to save a final cut pro 5 file in a format that final cut pro 3 would be able to open?
Thanks Adriel

An EDL is just like a basic spreadsheet document that
tells the software what to do.
If you transistion was more than just a standard
cross-dissolve, then the EDL probably won't be able
to describe it..
...sorry!
Oh...
So is there any other way that I can export my work and open it up on FC HD4 with the effects a transitions??
PLEASE any one.
Thanks Adriel

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