Final Cut Server - XDCAM metadata not appaering in the asset

Hi Apple community,
I would like to seek some guidance and help from you guys.
For Final Cut Server, I wonder why the XDCAM files was unable to show it's metadata for Codec Information as shown below:
Unlike Prores422, It shows perfectlfy fine:
Please advice,
Thanks a lot.
More Power.
Monching16

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We should, but I think the others will be disappointed eheheheh.
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Let`s get in touch through email: lucas at rwcine.com.br
(at = @ and delete spaces).
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