Final Cut Pro Problem - editing between different computers

Hey guys,
I created a final cut project on another computer but no longer have access to clips. So every time I try to open the project the video it doesn't render the footage on the timeline and it asks for the location of the original clips. My question is, how can I edit the project without having access to the original clips?
Thanks

If I understand you correctly, you have moved the project but not the media the project used?
Then the answer is - you can't.
You need to have the original media files (or complete copies of the original media files accesible to your new computer) in order to edit the project.
MtD

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let final Cut choose the Sequence settings for me.
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I generally shoot at the 720p setting.
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or I'll be working and get the spinning Beach Ball.
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