Can Final Cut, use XML to cut a movie file?

I am looking into how to cut a movie file with a XML file that has in and out points in seconds.
Is this possible to do if not, what program can?

FCP can read a properly formatted XML file and produce a sequence, but FCP is a non-destructive editor, so the original movie will simply be referenced, not actually altered by FCP's interpreting of the XML.
I must admit, with the dearth of information in your query, that response is a total shot in the dark. If you could elaborate, you might get a better answer.
Patrick

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