Set duration of imported still images down to 1 frame

Is there a way to import images into FCPX (10.1.1) and set it so the images will be only 1 frame when put on the timeline?  Or to change their duration in the Event viewer after they are imported?  I found the "duration" setting in the editing preferences, but that's in seconds and doesn't do what I want.  For what I'm doing now I want them at 1 frame, but really I'm looking for total control of the length of bulk still images without having to cut each individual one down on the timeline.

Put them in the timeline. Select them all. Press Control-D. Enter 1 and press return.

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