Updating older fcp x files

Hi,
I have an older FCPX file which needs updating to a new library and I have tried to follow other suggestions but am having no luck. My .fcpproject file and .fcpevent file are in their respective folders called Final Cut Projects and Final Cut Events which in turn are in the movies folder with all the original media/renders etc but the update project and events tab (file menu item) can't find them. They are greyed out. Can anyone tell me exactly how to do this.
Thanks!

I see a folder "Final Cut Projects" and a folder "Final Cut Events" inside your Movies folder. That looks correct.
But you say, e.g., that the .fcpproject file is inside "Final Cut Projects". It should be in a folder with the original structure, not just this file. Likewise for the event. But maybe that is what you meant.
When you select "File->Update Projects and Events", do you see any message like "the current selection is not valid. Choose another SAN location or folder"?
Or you don't, but then the update fails anyway?

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