Paint Shop Pro will only import gradients in GRD format. If you make a gradient in a later version of PSP (the .pspGradient format) and want to use it in an older version of PSP, you'll have to export the new gradient and then import it into the older program.

But that's easy to do (if kinda tedious...)

( tutorial inside, links to screenshotsCollapse )

I hope that's clear. If something is a little fuzzy, just ask and I'll try and clarify it.

Edited to move the tutorial here so it can be linked. :)

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Image heavy and not layout-friendly.

( The GIMP: Custom Gradient CreationCollapse )

Outside Link

Quick'n'dirty tutorial: ( Adobe PS - Loading gradient files (*.grd) into PSCollapse )