How to merge RAW files into iPhoto Library?

Hi,
I have several (Aperture-) modified photos in iPhoto. When I click on any one of those photos in iPhoto (9.5.1) and then click on File -> Reveal in Finder -> Modified File – it reveals the location of a jpg-file inside my iPhoto Library. So far, so good.
However, when I choose File -> Reveal in Finder -> Original File it takes me to an external folder (located in my Home Picture library) and reveals the original RAW-file. I don't know why they are in a folder outside the iPhoto library but I suppose it has something to do with me editing them outside of iPhoto. And this is not a library but just a regular folder containing RAW-files.
How can I merge all my RAW-files so that they are, neat and tidy, all inside my iPhoto library?

However, when I choose File -> Reveal in Finder -> Original File it takes me to an external folder (located in my Home Picture library) and reveals the original RAW-file.
You can use Aperture to move the raw originals back into the iPhoto/Aperture library, if your iPhoto and Aperture versions are still compatible.
Open your library in Aperture and select all photos with raw originals in the Browser and use the command "File > Consolidate Originals".
You will be prompted, if you want to move the files or to copy them. Select "Move files".
The reason they originals are outside the library is probably caused by the way you imported them. Check your import settings in Aperture.
In the Import panel the option "Store files" should be set to "In the Aperture Library".
And in iPhoto the "Advanced" preference for importing should be "Copy items to the iPhoto Library"
Regards
Léonie

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