Create .XML Project File from Scratch

Hi,
i am from germany, currently writing my bachelors degree creating an automated video editing solution based on final cut studio (yeeessss ... finally
I need to write complex final cut pro projects FROM SCRATCH in an EXTERNAL .XML editor using to greatly speed up the workflow. This means i am looking for any help regarding this topic, such as applescripts who can assist me in doing this.
(Example: Create an Final Cut (.xml) Project with applescript that has already included links to media on an external server, has music in it etc.)
I already have the "FinalCutPro_XML" reference and the "quickie_slate" Applescript which is a start. Any more tips where to look would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Best Regards,
Markus
MacBook Pro 17", Mac Mini Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Marcus
i'd recommend you create an empty project file in FCP and export it to XML.
use the exported file as resource data, as it provides you with the basic XML project file container.
then you can just add the additional <parent> and <child> elements as required
also highly recommended would be the free XMLLib osax from Satimage, although it would be better if you learn how to do it with the built in libraries
for basic aplescript info, visit http://applescriptsourcebook.com/
cheers
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