Import EDL with FCE?

I checked the FCP forum and there seems to be a facility with that app to import an EDL (edit decision list) from the File menu, but this doesn't seem to be an option with FCE.
Any workaround suggestions appreciated.
I have a project I've been working on in another NLE, which I am transiting to FCE, and which has generated a complete EDL with timecode and shot/clip listings. I could transfer it manually to a new FCE project, but it could take forever. Seems like there should be a way for FCE to look at the data and map it in.
Thanks,
Keith

Sorry no. You need FCP for this.

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