How do I move Final cut pro x to my laptop

I just downloaded the FCP X app to my main computer. Can I just copy the application file to my laptop or what is the best way to move it?  Thanks.

I figured out that when you download it from the app store it creates a new folder for your older FCP and related programs and puts them in a folder called Final Cut Studio. It then moves the FCP X app over.  If it made that change while downloading the app, I have to wonder if it made any other changes that I didn't see? So to be safe, maybe I'll just download the app again and let it do whatever it does with FCP 7, since I can't afford to have that program go bad on me. I'm guessing both of you are correct, but just to be safe I'll go the slow tedious route:-)

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