Final cut pro x importing imovie project

I have iMovie '11 and am trying out Final Cut Pro X's trial version. Final Cut Pro X will not successfully "import iMovie Project." Two things happen: 1) It starts the import of the iMovie Project but only reaches the point where it shows video outline in dark grey with no acual video imagery and 2) shuts down Final Cut Pro X with a follow on option to "Report, Ignore" to Apple. I've reported it, but would like to know if anyone is having the same issue and if there is a fix. I have just the Trial Version to see if I wish to buy, but if functions are not working properly I won't buy it.

I have the full version and I can't get iMovie '11 projects to import into FCPX. I have tried everything I can think of. The import progress bar starts, then it crashes. Anyone with instructions on getting in it please help. I am migrating stuff to my new MBP and the iMovie stuff is recognized by the iMovie on the new MBP. The iMovie events did import into FCPX fine however.

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Buy an external HD and transfer some data onto this to free up some space on your MacBook.
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Connect external HD to new Mac and import the DV files in Media of iMovie 09 into FCPX.
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When the files are imported into FCPX from the Media in iMovie 09 check to see if files are copied or just referenced.
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You can normally tell: if copied then it takes a while to transfer,If referenced then done almost immediately.
My guess is ,they will be copied, but check.
The above is a bit messy but may get you moving with your new Mac.
Buying a new Mac is an expensive way of overcoming an overloaded HD on the MacBook. Cheaper to buy an external HD.
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