Referenced iphoto images

Hi,
I am unable to find any way to allow me to browse the iphoto library and import as referenced files.
Does such an option exist? There is no option in preferences as far as I can see and no dialogue opens when I open the iphoto browser.
thanks
keef

You could either:
import the images to Aperture and then File>Relocate Masters...
or
move the files out of iPhoto browser to a folder where you want them and then import as referenced.
I know this is not what you are asking to do, but there does not seem to be any direct way.

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