Exporting extended EDL from FCP version 7.

Hello group,
I am using FCP version 7 and would like to export an extended EDL which would support long reel names. Names that would correspond to 16 character RED names. Typically such an EDL has a reference list as the bottom of the EDL called a Source Table that is a translation of what the 8 character reel name in the CMX 3600 EDL means as its original 16 character RED name.
Can FCP support exporting an extended EDL?
Thanks.

The closest you'll get to that is "clip name" from FCP which I believe is exported in the "Notes" part of the EDL export. (not at my machine for actual quote) .
This can be manipulated afterward via a database or depending on your conform software of choice can be used to match original cam reels. Assimilate Scratch does this from an FCP EDL through a set of options in their EDL assembler.

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