Upgrade to 3.4.5 - Referenced Masters Library

hi guys-
I just finally upgraded to Mtn Lion. Therefore, the new Aperture upgrade also downloaded. When I went to open it, I got that message about it needing to upgrade my library for version 3, etc.
So...my library masters are mostly referenced/relocated (not kept in Aperture Library) to a portable HD. 
Do I have to do anything special??
I am not sure if I am different b/c I've saved my masters NOT in the APerture library?
Thanks so much!
Lisa

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