Importing songs in Traktor

[PRESSPL>Y]

Hi, this is a n00b question.

Simply put, do I need to import any tunes if I am using all my songs from iTunes directly? Any way for Traktor to pre-analyze my tracks if they are being played straight from iTunes?

Also, when I start saving my beatgrids and cuepoints, will Traktor remember where they are if they are referencing to iTunes?

[photojojo]

The absolute best way to play songs in Traktor is to import them to your collection. This doesn't make a copy of them it just tells Traktor where in the iTunes library they are. Your losing some functionality by playing in itunes.

[PRESSPL>Y]

So would the best practice be to import my entire collection periodically?