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Can content exported in lower version of IBM Cognos Analytics be imported into higher version?

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Can content exported in a an environment of lower version of IBM Cognos Analytics be imported into an environment of higher version?
For instance, can you import CA-11.7 exports into a CA-11.6 environment?

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