Trouble finding old templates/project files

I created several relatively intricate DVD menus several months ago and then had to transfer all the project files and associated media to a different computer. Now I can't seem to open any of the menus I created.
It seems like it should be simple but what is the extension of the primary project file in DVD SP? Are they *.layout files? When I try to open these, DVD Studio pro just sits idly and does nothing.
Any help would be hugely appreciated.
thanks

I was able to work this one out myself.

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