Audio file location

i'm coming over from slotools so i am used to how digi handles the audio file locations on import by placing them in the audio folder attatched to the session. when i import audio files it seems to reference them? instead of putting them in the audio files folder like digi. how do i change this or get the files to one folder not scattered on my drives with out screwing up my session.
thanks

John mentioned the "Save as Project" command, which is the propper way to do it
If you are new to Logic and not familiar with the way it handles files, check out my free pdf Personal Manuals. I use a lot of graphics and screenshots to explain the "Logic-way" of doing things.
Go to:
http://homepage.mac.com/edgarrothermich
Start with the files
"Logic 7.1 - File Management"
and"
"Logic 7.1 - Project Manager"
Hope that will help you.

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