Bringing LT into FCE.

Coming back to a project after a time away, FCE lost a LT import. Reconnect and I found it (right where it belonged) but the Connect button was grayed out. I trashed the LT file and its inputs (pix, video). Started from scratch and built it again. Try to import into FCE and get
"File Error: 1 file(s) recognized, 0 access denied, 1 unknown"
I did it three times and get the same result. The LiveType files, its input files, and FCE captures are all stored on an external HD. Sniffing about, I found I had a bunch of permissions that needed repairing. Repaired them and rebooted. Deleted the LT of interest and its inputs. Built another using only text. Tried to import to FCE and again it failed.
Here is what I am doing: With FCE open and my flic accessed, launch LT. Create a two-word, two-line title, transparent background. Save it on the ext HD with the name "next game.ipr." Go back to FCE, click File, Import, navigate to next game.ipr and click. Get File Error: etc.
What to do? Thank you

It sounds like you're working in the proper order. When you trashed preferences did you quit Live Type first, then drag the file named "com.apple.LiveType.plist" to the Trash?
If so, then go ahead and repair your permissions. Go to Applications>Utilities>Disk Utility and select your system drive click on repair permission and when it's done re-boot your your system drive.

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