Split clip won't work

I just migrated my imove 11 to my new Macbook pro. Now my split clip function doesn't work. either in the menu or with the keystroke. It does work on my old machine. I tried it with several projects. Can it be a keystorke conflict.

I don't think it could be a Keystroke conflict, but you can always try going to the System Preferences > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts then click Restore Defaults. Or try to do a search through the system set of shortcuts and see if that key combo is being set in the list of System Level shortcuts.
Failing that try deleting the iMovie Preferences. Go the Desktop, go to the Go Menu > (hold down Option) and choose Library
Go to Preferences > com.apple.iMovieApp.plist and drag that to the trash.
Restart iMovie and open a new project, drag a clip from an event into the New Project, and try to split the clip.

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OK- I discovered a work-around.
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Please do not duplicate thread since it becomes confusing to the person asking the question as well as for those trying to respond.
I have already replied to your latest request for further details on setting the gray tabs of the Work Area Bar.
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