No "Media File Path"

When opening a project with offline media, PP is not presenting a window with suggested media paths. Also no locate button is available. PP just gives me a window letting me know the file is unfound. I can retreave the file if I know where it is but no file path offered as assistance like I see in the tutorials.
This is not issolated to a single project. This proplem I'm having is for every project.
Mac 10.8.3
Premiere Pro CS6 up to date

Hi HAVitTV,
This feature is introduced in the latest version which is Premiere pro CC, available through creative cloud subscription. In CC you get a box with a filepath and a locate button at the bottom. Please check the tutorials again and make sure that they are for cs6 not CC.
Regards,
Vinay

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