Due to the new Unicode-compliant database structure with EndNote 8, EndNote 8 libraries are not backward compatible with previous versions. To use EndNote 8 libraries with an older version of EndNote:
1. Export the EndNote 8 library to a plain text file (.txt) using the Refer Export format:
a. Open the library in EndNote 8 and make sure all references are showing.
b. Select "Refer Export" as the output style.
c. Select File / Export..., enter a file name, and save the file to a convenient location such as your desktop.
2. Import the Refer Export text file into the earlier version of EndNote:
a. In the older version of EndNote create a new library or open an existing one.
b. Select File / Import.
c. Click the "Choose File" button and select the text file you just created.
d. Under "Import Option" select "Refer/BibIX"
e. Click the "Import" button.
from http://www.endnote.com/support/faqs/enfaq21.asp
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