Can I undo iPhoto to Aperture import?

Hello,
I recently installed Aperture and proceeded to import my iPhoto library; however, instead of all my albums and folders importing as projects, they imported as one giant iPhoto library folder, with the individual folders and smart albums integrated. Is there a way to convert these albums/folders to projects or undo the import and try again?
Thanks.
lsb

wrong wording, rebuild is the right word
I was following these instructions:
Dec 6, 2010 11:14 AM (in response to Alexander Mcleod)
Usually a sign of a damaged iPhoto db.
Option 1
Back Up and try rebuild the library: hold down the command and option (or alt) keys while launching iPhoto. Use the resulting dialogue to rebuild. Choose to Rebuild iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup. If that fails:
Option 2
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and thought that iphoto would do the back-up at the same time, a language problem

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