Export to Final Cut Express with iMovie 08 doesn't work?

When i export from iMovie 08 to final cut express using the XML function it exports and when I import into FCE4 it is only one big video with everything connected. I want it to be like separated so I can keep editing in FCE4.
Could someone please help?
Thanks.

Those gurus are here:
https://discussions.apple.com/community/professional_applications/final_cut_expr ess_hd

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