Using newer project files than my current version

I was just sent some project files for a project, but when I try to open them, I realize they were created with a newer version of final cut. It is not an option for me to upgrade, do I have any options to get these files to open? Is there a save as Final Cut Version .x option?

iirc,
If they are on 6 and you 5.1, you can use XML 3
If you are on 5.0, you can use XML 2
If you are on 4.5, you must use XML 1

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