Cannot open .FLA file in MX?

[jmarshall]

Hi,

I have not been working with flash recently but I just got a client who needs updates made to their site which is in flash - I downloaded the files from their server (zipped file) - extracted them and they are .fla files BUT when I try to open in Flash MX I get an error "Unexpected File Format"?? My one guess is that the other designer used a prior version but I really have no clue - just wondering if anyone has any thoughts as to why I would not be able to open.

Thank you!!

[_Aerospace_Eng_]

Actually the designer may have used a new version of flash. Newest version is Flash 8. A lot of things won't work in Flash MX, mainly components and stuff if they are Flash 8 components.

[jmarshall]

Thanks, I think you are right ... I did not even think of it being the other way around, looks like I need to upgrade.