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INSTALL_NAME_DIR
----------------
-macOS directory name for installed targets.
+Directory name for installed targets on Apple platforms.
``INSTALL_NAME_DIR`` is a string specifying the directory portion of the
-"install_name" field of shared libraries on macOS to use in the
-installed targets.
+"install_name" field of shared libraries on Apple platforms for
+installed targets. When not set, the default directory used is determined
+by :prop_tgt:`MACOSX_RPATH`. Policies :policy:`CMP0068` and :policy:`CMP0042`
+are also relevant.
This property is initialized by the value of the variable
:variable:`CMAKE_INSTALL_NAME_DIR` if it is set when a target is