Import midi-file to logic express 7

hi there
i'm trying to import a midi-file to logic express 7.
always when i import it, there comes a window with "new smpte-frame rate". when i click ok, it doesn't import anything... what can i do?
ps: sorry for my english!

thanks, it works with some midi files. but when i'm saving a file in finale 2007 as a midi file, it doesn't work... i checked the sync prefences and they don't look wrong... it's really strange!

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chazbass wrote:
Does anyone know how i can use non apple files in logic express 9.i have put them in Bin but cannot get them to play via my midi keyboard.thanks
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Message was edited by: JofishSamuel

JofishSamuel wrote:
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