FCP not recognizing PDS layers

I'm trying to import layered PSD files into FCPX 10.1.4. FCP thinks it is a flat image. I don't see the layer icon in the top left corner. But it does show the .psd extension.
I'm using PS CS5. The PSD is RGB, 8 bit. Image size 1920x1080 (same as my video). There are 5 layers, two text, vector gray bars saved as smart objects, no layer effects. (yes) The file is saved with with "Layers" checked.
I tried deleting FCP prefs. I tried other PSDs.
Any idea why I can't get layers?
Thanks

Kramnos wrote:
I'm trying to import layered PSD files into FCPX 10.1.4. FCP thinks it is a flat image. I don't see the layer icon in the top left corner. But it does show the .psd extension.
I'm using PS CS5. The PSD is RGB, 8 bit. Image size 1920x1080 (same as my video). There are 5 layers, two text, vector gray bars saved as smart objects, no layer effects. (yes) The file is saved with with "Layers" checked.
I tried deleting FCP prefs. I tried other PSDs.
Any idea why I can't get layers?
Thanks
I believe your problem is with the vector layers. You may have to rasterize them.

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