Space Designer impulses *HELP*

I have some extra Space Designer impulses from my 2nd install disk on Logic 6.
They are a heap of .SDIR files arranged in corresponding directories.
I have copied them to: system/library/application support/logic/impulse responses
Is there a way to get them to come up in the preset menu without having to load each .SDIR and save it as a preset??

Chances are, if you recreate the folder structure that Logic 6 used to store your .SDIR files and presets, Logic 7 may pick it up. Otherwise, I would agree with Marty in that you will have your work cut out for you.
jord

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