How do i get my 100gb of photos viewable through aperture without importing or duplicating them

I have recently reinstalled aperture onto my mac and I want to have all my photos that are on my external hard drive in aperture but only 'referencing' (i hope i am understanding that term correctly)
I have over 100gb of photos as i am a photographer and i want the best and easiest way to use aperture with out importing them all into to aperture and then having the issue of doubles and it taking up more space.
Am i making sense?

To import referenced set the "Store files" option in the Import panel to "In their current location".
See this maual page:  Aperture 3 User Manual: Working with Referenced Images

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