HT200094 FCPX import Iphoto videos

I just bought the newest version of final cut Pro X but i still can't import my videos from iPhoto in the Media Browser.. What should I do?

what none of these people responding seem to understand is he has the NEWEST version of final cut pro x, and the instructions of ...
File>>Import>>Files
No longer exists as an option
It is now IMPORT MEDIA... the word FILES is no longer existant
Since the reform of IMPORT MEDIA, to FCP...
FCP and IPHOTO are no longer compatible.
I have the same problem, and I am trying to solve it, and no one on here seems to have a solution to the NEWEST version of FCP
Im very scared they have removed it as an option all together.
The iPHOTO LIBRARY is visable as an option on FCP IMPORT MEDIA page, but it is GRAYED out, signifying that the 2 programs and their medias are NO LONGER COMPATABLE
Can we get some experts in here please, who know what they are talking about and have the newest software at hand when they attempt to answer questions.
Thank you.

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