286: Error when opening Finale files

Note: If you're using Sibelius 4 or later we recommend using MusicXML files instead of the Finale files, as this generally produces better results.

If a Finale file fails to open in Sibelius, you should try re-opening it in Finale, going to the last page,choosing Edit > Update Layout, and re-saving it. If it still fails to import, you should check that the version of Finale that was used to create the file is compatible with Sibelius file converter see your User Guide for more information. If you're not sure which version of Finale was used to create the file, you can check by opening it in a text editor (e.g. TextEdit or WordPad): the version number is given at the head of the file.