How do I export my document in Screenwriter 6 so that someone with an older version of Screenwriter can open it?

Because of the new features in Screenwriter 6, it was necessary to change the file format of the documents that are saved. For this reason, Screenwriter 2000/4.x and older cannot directly open .MMSW files.

To e-mail your script in the older (.SCW) format:

1. Open your document.
2. Click on File > Send as E-mail Attachment.
3. Choose "SCW - Pre-Screenwriter 6.0 Format". Macintosh users: choose the e-mail program with which to send the file. Windows users: your default e-mail program will automatically be chosen.
4. Click OK. Windows users: you will be prompted to save the .SCW file before the e-mail with the attachment will open up. Macintosh users: the file will automatically be saved in a temporary folder.

Screenwriter will attempt to open your e-mail program and create a new e-mail message with the .SCW file attached to it. Now all you have to do is fill out the e-mail and send it off.

If you prefer, you can also export your document (without e-mailing) under File > Export to > Screenwriter 4.x and 2000.