Batch Capture From File

I have a file that was captured remotely and shipped to me on an external drive.
I now have to take a batch list from the supplier and create the subclips from the remotely captured file.
I have tried using the Reconnect Media function, but the batch list has the clips numbered 001... and the Captured file is the reel number....
Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance,
iso...
G5 PM 2.3 Mac OS X (10.4.3)

I might be misunderstanding you, but my first impression is - that dog ain't gonna hunt. I don't think it's possible to create subclips directly from a Batch List.
I'm thinking you could enter the TC numbers from the Batch List into the Viewer with that one clip loaded, and create Markers for each set of In/Out. (You can specify an In and an Out for a given Marker.) Then, create Subclips from the Markers.
Tedious? You betcha. I hope someone has a better idea that would work.

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