No sidechain option on compressor

Hey, having a little trouble using sidechain compression in Logic Pro X. When i open up the compressor no matter what channel or bus it is on, there is no way to choose the sidechain option. I have seen video tutorials and it is as if everyone has a totally different view than i do. There is a sidechain detection option but that doesn't seem to do anything at all.. Is there anyone to change the view or reinstall the compressor or something? See screen shot...
Thanks in advance..

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