Guenter Milde wrote:
> > I'm not sure that this is documented, but here's how you do it. Go to
> > Prefs > Files > Formats, select your format of choice (LyX 1.6.x),
> > copy the Short name ('lyx16x'), go to Edit > Bindings and create a
> > 'buffer-export lyx16x' binding. If all went fine, it will be listed in
> > File > Export alongside the LyX 1.6.x item. You can use teh same
> > command for the menu or toolbar items.
>
> Alternatively, you can tell your co-worker to place a 2.0 version of
> lyx2lyx.py into his/her personal lyx directory. Then, 1.6.x should be
> able to open 2.x files. (I tried this with 1.6 vs 1.5 but do not
> remember the details.)
concerning the fact that the other party was not able even to compile
lyx on his own i wouldn't advise this. lyx2lyx changes as time passes
and you need to keep it constantly up-to-date.
pavel
