NetInfo
Add a subdirectory
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A domain structures its information within a hierarchy of directories that contain properties. 

SimpleNetworkStarter creates a root domain with certain default directories and properties. Manager applications such as UserManager and HostManager automatically create some new directories (and new properties). You can add your own subdirectories anywhere in the hierarchy by using NetInfoManager. You may want to add a new subdirectory to accomodate a process, or you may want to use a new subdirectory for your own purposes, such as comments. 

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BEFORE YOU START: Most NetInfo directories are created for use by processes issuing requests for information to function properly. Be sure you understand the requirements of the processes for which you're adding directories, and be careful of your spelling. 
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1	Log in as root on any computer on the network.
	If you don't log in as root, you can type the root password if the User Authentication panel appears. 
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2	Double-click NetInfoManager in /NextAdmin. 
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3	Choose Domain ¬ Open from the NetInfoManager menu, select the domain you want to work with, and click OK.
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4	Select the directory under which you want to put a new subdirectory.  Use the browser to select a directory in the hierarchy.
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5	Choose Domain ¬ New Subdirectory from the NetInfoManager menu.
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6 	Double click the new subdirectory and rename it.
	Click the value for the name property in the New_Directory window. Re-enter a new name in the text box below. 
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7	Close the New_Directory window and save changes.  
	The Save Changes panel will let you cancel or Don't Save if you wish. If you click Save, NetInfoManager creates the new subdirectory.  

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Once you create a new subdirectory, you can add properties and values.

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Concepts
Confused by the terminology? Not sure about the directory structure?
;AboutNetInfo.rtfd;;¬	About NetInfo

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How to
To change the name of new directory, change the value of its name property.
;ChangePropertyDisplay.rtfd;;¬	Change the way properties are displayed

You can add properties to a directoryÐfor example, if you have custom applications that need special information about the network.
;AddProperty.rtfd;;¬	Add a property

A property can have more than one valueÐfor example, you may wish to specify several users for a _writers property. 
;AddValue.rtfd;;¬	Add a value