AVCCAM Viewer and FCP 6

I just found out that I can use AVCCAM viewer to pull out files from SDHC cards to desktop but problem I could not import to FCP. How?

yes, I use AVCHD. I do use log and transfer on FCP. I notice that log and transfer took forever because I use high quality. I want to get the files from the card and leave desktop and take care of FCP later. Filming on the site and log and transfer will take time. I am concerning. I saw other guy who using SxS that has transfer software, he just pull the files without using FCP and leave on desktop. Files has quicktimes I think that it is cool and fast. I hope that AVCHD has some kind of software that can do same as SxS card.

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PROBLEM IDENTIFIED (NOT SOLVED):
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HOW I IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM:
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If anyone has any solutions or work arounds please notify me. I need it!
[email protected]
/\/\ichael
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http://forums.creativecow.net/thread/132/860478
http://forums.creativecow.net/thread/132/860397
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Shane's Stock Answer #8:
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Trash your preferences?
#44: FCP acting weird - Trash Prefs
Shane's Stock Answer #44: FCP acting weird or unusual. Just not like is normally should
If the program was working fine, and now isn't, or just isn't working the way it should, the first things to do are:
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http://www.kenstone.net/fcphomepage/trashing_fcpprefs.html
2) Open the Disk Utility and Repair Permissions.
3) Shut down for 10 min. Go for a quick walk around the block and get SOME exercise today. Come back, turn on the computer and see how things are.
4) (optional) Do the Hokey Pokey and turn your self about. Results may vary.
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