Opening Digital Performer files in Logic 8 -- translation programs?

I have decades of Digital Performer files I want to be able to open in Logic 8 without going through a multi-step process (open in DP, save as midi, open in Logic).
Is there a translation program, a method, or even a function within Logic that will streamline the opening of Digital Performer files? There used to be a program years ago that let me open various types of files in DP, so I'm wondering if there's a new equivilant for Logic. (I do realize there will be tweaking necessary after opening, but I just want to get them opened faster and within Logic -- right now they're grayed out, of course.)
thx
Neil

NMcQ wrote:
Yes I've looked through those and understand the long way of doing it, was just wondering if anyone knew of a translation 'shortcut' program, since I have so many to do.
thx
Neil
http://www.solid-state-logic.com/post/pro-convert/index.asp
Some people like it, some don't. If you need something like this, try it.
Cheers
PS I am not endorsing, selling, nor recommending whatever is on that link, moderator...

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