Importing referenced images into the Aperture library

I've searched and seen related questions but not this one exactly.
I have images that I unknowingly (new aperture user) imported as referenced files. Now I'd like to import them into the aperture library without loosing ratings, etc so that they are included in my vault. How do I do this without starting over with these images?
Thanks - Rick

Consolidate is the word you are looking for:
http://homepage.mac.com/bagelturf/aparticles/ref/refrecon/refrecon.html

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