XML functionality in different versions

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Harpsi
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Post by Harpsi » Sun Jul 11, 2021 4:19 pm

Hi all,

I have 2014.5 and 25, have been using mostly 2014.5 but transitioning to 25 more and more.

What about XML, are there big differences in the different versions? I am thinking about 2014.5 (where there still is a Dolet plugin if needed) to the most recent, 27.

Thanks in advance.
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BuonTempi
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Post by BuonTempi » Sun Jul 11, 2021 5:43 pm

You don't need to use XML if you're going from old to new.

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Harpsi
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Post by Harpsi » Sun Jul 11, 2021 5:57 pm

Yes, I understand that.
I do need the best xml export possible because I also work with other programs, hence the question.
My guess is that there is no difference between 25-26, but that 27 will perform differently because of the 4.0 support, is that right?
If so, the question is -- how much better will the export from 27 than from 25?
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BuonTempi
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Post by BuonTempi » Sun Jul 11, 2021 6:42 pm

As of this moment, Finale 27 is the only app that can parse XML 4.0.

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