Just to be sure, you are importing the .xml file and not opening it like a .musx, right?

I'd like to know about that too, I'm using Songwriter 2012 and if I want to share my music with a friend who doesn't have Finale, I have to go through many steps, one of which is the print screen option on my pc, and unless I first use the xps printing option it comes out with a yellow background, which is annoying.

To share, you export as MusicXML. Since this is supported in Notepad 2012, I think it is in Songwriter 2012, also, but I can't be sure.

http://www.finalemusic.com/products/compare-finale-products/

My experience is that no two notation apps handle .xml the same. Do not expect a file you export or import to look like the one you exported unless the original was created in a version of Finale from the same year or earlier. Still, it can be a tremendous time saver.

Encore, for example supports MusicXML v.1.x and can't import or export lyrics nor most expressions. Overture 5 will import .xml created in Finale including lyrics but cannot export lyrics (huh?!?!?) and often can't get clefs right(fix the clef and the notes go where they belong). Notion 6 is pretty good but has the same clef issue as Overture 5. MuseScore... there's worse.

I am using Finale 2010 on windows 11. 

I am trying to import xml files and i can't make it work.... Muse score 3.

I have downloaded notepad 2012 and can open the files and save them. I can't open the new file with my old version.

I have tried exporting from notepad as xml 1 1.1., and 2, but I still get an error when i try to import with 2010. 

Do I need an older version of notepad? does that exist? What happened to ETF? 

thanks in advance for the help 

Ok... MuseScore 3 is exporting MusicXML 3.0, a version that did not exist till around Finale 2014.5. You need the Dolet 6 plug-in for Finale Windows that, if I remember correctly, could add MusicXML 3.0 to Finale 2009—2014. Dolet 6 cannot handle XML 3.1 — that required Dolet 7 and Finale 2011–2014.5

https://www.musicxml.com/dolet-plugin/dolet-plugin-for-finale/ 

It's not found on this site. Neither the D7 version for Finale nor the Sibelius version of 6 will work for you.

You can try using the Submit a request link at the top of the page to see if MakeMusic Support has a link. 

Perhaps someone has saved a copy and can get it to you (I checked, I no longer have it). Otherwise, Google is your friend.

Hi Mike,

thank you for the info. I looked at Dolet 7 and realized it wouldn't work. I will try to find v. 6.

The original score was composed in Capella, so I downloaded a trial version, but I don't have the time to learn a new program. :(

one of theses days I should upgrade to a new version :)

Thanks again. 

I believe Finale 27.2 will import/export XML v2 files. I've not tried it but it looks like it is there.

If you would like me to try send me a copy in email eebiggs1 at gmail dot com (use normal email address)

Ernie, you’ve missed the point. 27.2 will open MusicXML from MuseScore but Win 7 will not run it; per MM, it needs to be Win 8.1 64 bit or later.

To the OP, if you cannot find Dolet 6 for Finale Windows, it’s upgrade time, both Windows and Finale. 

MuseScore is free and worth every penny. It’s MusicXML import/export is much better than it used to be — I now consider it not very good, a great improvement.  

Yes I agree. My reply which I admit was poorly written but intended as a suggestion the OP upgrade to 27.2 To make sure it would work I offered to try it for him.

Agreed. Upgrading both Windows and Finale is the best solution.

I found an old site to download Dolet 6 for Windows, versions 6.4 and 6.7. To be very clear: I do not work for MakeMusic, I no longer own a Windows computer and, most importantly, I have not verified these downloads. This is not a MakeMusic or affiliated download site. You download and install at your own risk. 

https://dolet-for-finale.software.informer.com/versions/ 

thanks for the help.

I bit the bullet and upgraded using the summer special. yes, it was time.