CREATE SUBDIRECTORIES, GeoCities File Manager

INTRODUCTION
The structure and function of directories and subdirectories are very much like the folder
system on your computer: you create a directory(folder) to store files in, and within that
directory(folder) you may create other directories(folders) to further sort and categorize
files.

The main directory is what opens when you enter the File Manager. The name of the main
directory is your membername. Think of your main directory as a folder with your name on
it.

The subdirectories you create will hold the different types of files you upload for your
 website. Give them self-explanatory names like "music", "backgrounds", "buttons" etc. Or
if you have collected web graphic sets, put each one in its own subdirectory to keep all
the set images together.

Don't create subdirectories within subdirectories. It could cause problems when
your pages load on the internet, and if nothing else, make your life complicated
while you're trying to get the hang of creating webpages with GeoBuilder.

Subdirectories are really not necessary if your site is going to be a small one with only a
few graphics. If you plan on building a monster-sized site like mine, subdirectories can
save you lots of time when you are putting graphics on your pages.

CREATE SUBDIRECTOIRES
1. Log in on the GeoCities Home page
2. Click on EDIT PAGES
3. Select file types to view
4. Enter the File Manager
5. Scroll down to the file management buttons
6. Click on the Create New Subdirectory button
7. Type a name for the subdirectory in the text box
8. Click on the Create Subdirectory button
   *subdirectory created*
9. Verify the new subdirectory is listed as a button at the top of your file list

NOTE: If you see an "Up One Level" button at the top of your file list, that means
      you are IN a subdirectory. Click on the Up One Level button to return to your
      main directory.


WHEN SUBDIRECTORIES MAY NOT BE A GOOD IDEA
If you have uploaded files without putting them in subdirectories and have
already put them on pages, don't move them into subdirectories now. This will
change the file path to the files and all that will show on the pages is a
broken graphics link. If you want to move them into subdirectories anyway,
you will have to delete the original graphics from your pages and reinstall
them from the subdirectory. This will create a new file path and the graphics
will work again on the page.


Creating Subdirectories, GeoCities File Manager
copyright 1999
Judi Mills

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