Motion (.motn) Template Inside Final Cut 7 Not Working

Hello,
I downloaded a free motion template (the file ended in .motn) that instructions with it say I can instal and use with Final Cut Pro. I am currently using FCStudio 3.
I was to instal in the following directory: Macintosh HD>Library>Application Support>Final Cut Studio>Motion>Templates
I did so. I opened FCP, the motion template was where it was supposed to be. But when I apply it, I get a solid white box. It's supposed to be compatible with both FCStudio 2 and 3.
I opened this file in Motion, and it worked (except it's supposed to be an opening and closing animation, and just the opening displays in Motion). But I'm supposed to be able to use this in FCP, so I'd like to ask here if this is something that really should be working in FCP, and if so, what fixes there may be.
Thank You!

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