Can I change managed Aperture Library to a preferenced one?

Hi!
So, is it possible somehow change managed library to a preferenced library? I think it would be easier to have preferenced library if I would like to use some other programmes in addition to Aperture. I have my photos included in my old folder structure also. I imported pics from that folder structure into Aperture's library. Thanks for any advice!
Jonne

This is easily done by selecting the files you want to change from Mastered to Referenced, and choosing the menu option Files>Relocate Masters.
You can use custom name formats, which also include the ability to create subfolders based on certain criteria. See pages 139 and 105 in the Aperture User Manual for information on this procedure. It is available from the Help menu.
-Karen

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