Important folders and files

needs to know the names and locations of various folders and files. These are specified by path names. A path name can be a simple file name, or it can be a sequence of names separated by colons that represent a valid location in your folder hierarchy. If the path name ends with a colon then it specifies a folder, otherwise a file. will generate a warning message if a given path name does not specify a known folder or file. Note that under System 7, supports aliased files but not aliased folders. Partial path names begin with a colon. The first folder in such a path is assumed to be in the same location as the application. This is the best way to specify folders and files because then you can move the entire folder anywhere you like without having to change any path names. Full path names begin with the name of a disk; e.g., HD:OzTeX:Help-files:. Path names must be enclosed in double quotes if they contain any spaces; e.g., ":My help:". can be told to search in more than one folder for TEX input files, TFM files, PK files, PS files and VF files. The corresponding parameters also allow ``*'' at the end of a path name to tell to include all sub-folders of the given folder in the search path. does not automatically include sub-folders within sub-folders.