FCP to Color sequence clips do not match up.

Hello,
I edited my video with multiclips and sending from FCP to Color. Problem I have is the video from my FCP sequence is not what is coming out in Color, in fact it's way off. Can't figure out what I am doing wrong, and Color manual does not have any trouble shooting instructions in it's manual. Please help.
Thanks

There are known issues that affect sequences containing multiclips.
http://www.apple.com/support/releasenotes/en/Color1.0rn/
Since this particular issue has been discussed here before, it would be wise to take a look at what has already been posted.
Multiclips & Color

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