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Hi, I'm using OS Big Sur on my 2016 MacBook Pro. For some reason my external hard drive shows up in FCPX but, as if it is empty. I tried opening another HD in which I had the same results. I went ahead and re-installed FCPX which didn't help. The following is what it looks like in FCPX when trying to import media. SG Silver is the external HD. Your help would be sincerely appreciated. Thanks
MacBook Pro
Thank You!! Removable Volumes was un-checked........... Thanks again, appreciate it!
Thank You!! Removable Volumes was un-checked........... Thanks again, appreciate it!
Make sure that FCP has Full Disk Access in System Preferences->Security & Privacy->Privacy:
I don'r see FCPX in that menu but, I tried two other HD's and they are all being recognized in FCPX. Thanks for your help.
How is the drive connected and formatted? When you open the drive on the desktop what do the contents look like?
Was Full Disk Access checked on?
Tom, I don't think the OP had Full Disk Access, or otherwise the options would not even appear under Files & Folders.
Ray, this works, but unless there is some reason not to, it would be preferable to just enable Full Disk Access.
You are suppose to click the padlock if it is closed, type your password when requested, then press the + button and add Final Cut Pro to the list.
Thanks..... I am un-locked. To add it to the list should I drag and drop out of Applications?
Got it........ 😱 the + Thanks, appreciate it.
Click the + button; a file open window appears; select Final Cut Pro and click Open.
External HD Not Opening in FCPX 10.6
