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Applying template customization to the Domino Directory database
After you customize a copy of the IBM® Domino® Directory template, you must complete this procedure to apply the design changes to the Domino Directory database, which is usually (NAMES.NSF).

About this task

These steps use Acme's Domino Directory and ACMENAMES.NTF as the title and file name for the copy of the Domino Directory template used to customize the directory. Where Acme appears, substitute the names associated with the copy of the Domino Directory template you created.

Procedure

1. Make sure you have Designer or Manager access to the Domino Directory database, which usually has the file name NAMES.NSF.

2. Open the Domino Directory database (NAMES.NSF).

3. Choose File -> Application -> Replace Design.

4. Click Template Server, and select the server that stores Acme's Domino Directory (RENOVNAMES.NTF) template.

5. Click Show advanced templates to display the Renovations Domino Directory template in the templates box, and select the template.

6. Verify that the Inherit future design changes field is selected, and then click Replace.

Related concepts
Customizing the Domino Directory template
The Domino Directory template
Using the Domino Directory to extend the LDAP schema

Related tasks
Creating a copy of the Domino Directory template
Upgrading to a new Domino Directory template