Importing a Final Cut Pro XMEML File

To import a XMEML file:

  1. From the Assets menu, click Edit or click the name of the asset you want to create a new composition. The Asset Details page is displayed.

    The Asset Details Page

  2. On the Compositions tab, click New Composition. The CPL Editor is displayed.

    The Create New CPL Page

  3. Click Import. The Import XMEML dialog is displayed.

    The Import XMEML Dialog

  4. Drag and drop a file or click the box to browse. File upload progress is displayed.
  5. Once the upload has finished, the dialog is closed and the tracks are updated according to the imported data.
  6. Fill in the Location or click to automatically generate it based on the naming conventions. See About File Naming Conventions.
  7. Fill in the CPL Fields section. See Fields on the Compositions Tab.
  8. Click Save to save changes and continue editing (additional sections are displayed) or click Save & Return to save changes and return to the Asset Details page.

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