Directory links are text files that appear as directory icons in the Domino data directory.

In the Domino Administrator, and in the Open Database dialog box in the Notes client, directory links appear to the user as a directory folder icon.

Create the directory link to point to a subdirectory, not to a root directory. For example, create the directory link PROJECTS.DIR to point to the directory D:\PROJECTS\SALES. On a Domino Server for NetWare, a DIR file can point to SYS:SALES but not to SYS:. On a Domino Server for UNIX, a DIR file can point to /sales but not to /.

To create or update a link

Use links to organize databases on servers. Create a directory folder link to point users to multiple databases stored in the Domino data directory, in subdirectories of the Domino data directory, or in directories outside of the Domino data directory.

1. From the Domino Administrator Server list, select the name of the server on which to create the link. This server can be local or remote.
2. Click the Files tab, and then choose Tools - Folder - New Link or Tools - Folder - Update Link.
3. In the Link name box, enter a name for the link as the link name should appear to the user.

Domino automatically appends a DIR extension to the file name for a directory link and an NSF extension for a database link.

4. Next to "Link to a" choose Folder for a directory link.
5. In the "Path and filename to that folder or database" box, enter the complete path to the directory or database to which the link points.
6. Click OK.

To verify that the link was created, click the refresh icon.