Importing images but referencing?

Hey
Just wondering.....I want to import all my photos into a new "Project" which I assume is what you use when first setting up Aperture?
However it seems when I import that my local disk space is being used by these, however I only want to "Reference" these images located on an external drive?
How do I confirm where each image is "stored", there doesn't seem to be a "Properties" of each image which shows the location of the image unless it is a "Managed Reference File"?

There is typically a badge in the lower right corner of the photo that indicates if an image is referenced.
You specify whether you want images to be referenced or not when you import them -- it's part of the dialog. You can always change things later by "consolidate library" or "relocate masters" options under the Aperture menu. You should also be able to see/show the original via a menu option.
As far as local disk space -- not sure how this follows. Be aware that typically referenced files get preview images generated, which will take up some disk space. How much depends on the image size you pick (fit to monitor saves a lot of size), as well as the preview quality.

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