Can I import old version project files into Final Cut Pro X?

ApplesWayOrTheHiway wrote:

I have the same problem EpreTroll had but I am on High Sierra 10.13.1.

I have downloaded the FCPX 10.2.3 trial linked by Tom Wolsky. When I try to run that trial I get this error:

I have six years worth of material developed on the older version of FCPX. If it can't be used just because the program is updated... I don't know... I guess I will just go out of business. Any help would go a long way toward saving my life.

All you need is to install an appropriate version of the OS on a separate drive and keep it around in case of need.

In fact, since you actually own FCP X, I suggest you install Yosemite (10.10).

Why Yosemite? Because the latest version that works in that OS is 10.2.3. So if you were to try and download FCP X on Yosemite, you'd get a warning that the current version is not compatible, and the chance to download 10.2.3.

Just as long as you have a mac where you once had Yosemite, you should be able to download on that mac.

Once you have the installer, you can use it in any compatible mac.

I have the same problem EpreTroll had but I am on High Sierra 10.13.1.

I have downloaded the FCPX 10.2.3 trial linked by Tom Wolsky. When I try to run that trial I get this error:

I have six years worth of material developed on the older version of FCPX. If it can't be used just because the program is updated... I don't know... I guess I will just go out of business. Any help would go a long way toward saving my life.

This worked just fine, thanks! One more thing, as High Sierra wouldn't want to let me start the Trial 10.2.3, here's a link which explaines, how you can start it on High Sierra anyways: *EASY* How to update final cut pro with High Sierra. - YouTube

Once the old version events and projects are updated to the new library version, nothing in the old folders, including the media is used. Once you confirm the new library is functioning correctly, all those folders, including the media can be discarded.

Read about the updates to the application, not only updating to the library system, as the application has changed significantly since 2013, when the 10.0 series was last used.

The link the 10.2.3 trial is available on this page

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207357

You should read about the update process here

http://www.fcpxbook.com/updates/101/101libraries.html

This was written at the time of the transition from 10.0 to 10.1, but the basic process is the same coin to 10.2.3.

Your older version is one of the 10.0.* versions.

These used a different media management system where stuff needed to be placed in specific folders Final Cut Projects and Final Cut Events.

Up until 10.2.3 version of FCP X, the program could update that old material.

For this reason, there is still a trial 10.2.3 version available. You need to download and use it to update the old stuff and create libraries for it. Judt do File->Update Projects and Events. Select the volume containing those folders (not the folders themselves).

Then open the resulting libraries in your new 10.3.3 version.

No licensing stuff. The trial version works for 30 days. You can have them both, ghen after you'rr done updating you can trash the trial.

You need the library and the events in the correct folder structure. Read the pages I linked on updating.

Like that. And it needs to be in the correct location.

Don't know what you mean by it might be slightly overwritten.