Import datafiles to a new location?

Hi,

I'm currently working on a project to import an ancient Oracle 9i database (currently running on Solaris 11) to a new Oracle 12c database (running Oracle Linux 7).

The goal is to put the table space data file in different filesystem locations than the 9i database, but the import process wants to preserve the data files where theyw ere in the xport.

I am able to do my imp full=y .... stuff only if I pre-create the same directories that were on the 9i database host.

Ideally it would be nice if I could pre-create the tablespaces with the datafiles where I want them before the import. Alternatively I'm content to import then move but I'd like to reach out the community first.