Hopefully a simple q about encoding multiple FCP sequences as DVD

Hi there
I need to know if it is possible to queue sequences output from FCP to Compressor. I will explain:
For our current DVD project there are 4 or 5 sequences to export to DVD and I'd like to be able to set them all away encoding on an evening and come back the next morning to have them all done.
It seems that when you export a sequence to Compressor, FCP won't respond until that sequence has been fully encoded, meaning you have to wait for it to encode before sending the next sequence.
Is there a way around this?
Thanks
jON

Jon
I use to encode from outside FCP, but "I think" you can queue new exports in FCP while you don't submit the batch . . . but I never did it.
You can export your sequences as Quicktime Movie, same settings (including DVDSP chapter markers) and if you have space self contained.
Then you can drag and drop all your movies in Compressor and submit all as a batch.
Hope it helps !
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