Changing import settings in itunes8

i used to be able to change my import settings in itunes8 by going "edit", "preferences", "advanced", and then there would be a drop down menu of options of importing.....wave, aac, mp3....but now it's no longer there.......i used apples itunes help, but as usual it's a complete waste of time.....it states that there is an "import settings" tab under "preferences", but my i tunes8 doesn't have that.....does anyone know how to change the import preferences???

got it, thanks.....i never understand why they change things for no apparent good reason....thx for the help....edtop40

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