Where did my ability to import AVCHD folders go?!?!

Just updated to 10.1.2.
My typical workflow is as follows:
1. Copy AVCHD folder (with all files and file structure) from a SD Card to ext HD
2. Import AVCHD folder (with all files and file structure) from ext HD to FCX
But all of a sudden, when I look to import new footage that I just copied to my ext HD, I no longer have an option to import an entire AVCHD folder (with the file in it). FCX doesn't even show the AVCHD folders on my ext HD.
HOWEVER -
When I copy a newly created AVCHD file to my desktop, FCX sees those files (though I don't have the option to import and entire folder filled with the AVCHD files).
I have an entire ext HD full of archived AVCHD folders from SD cards. I thought this was a good way to have back up files (I also have these AVCHD folders on another back up cloud drive), but now it looks like I can't even access them with the new FCX update.
Any insight is appreciated!!

Can you explain in detail how you are trying to import as I have just tested it and it works perfectly for me.
I have just imported a complete folder and also individual files.
In case you are doing everything correctly you could try trashing the preferences with this free app
http://www.digitalrebellion.com/prefman/
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