Creating a click track to match an imported audio file?

I used to do this on earlier versions of Logic, but have forgotten HOW I did it. I want to import a piece of audio with a bit of a wavering tempo. I want to create a click track to match that wavering tempo, so I can add further orchestrations quickly, and not have to worry about a perfect, tempo wise, performance.
I can't remember what the 'tap'? process is called, or where best to look for it in the Logic 8 Manual.
All ears,
Ben

thanks Ben.. you may be interested in this discussion:
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=3887918#3887918
which includes a long 'blah blah blah' about my preferred beat mapping method.
( It is something of a pet obsession.. especially good for transcribing and extracting parts from audio you like.. CD tracks etc)
Also type beat mapping into the 'Search Discussions' Q on the Forum
all best
MS
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