How do I convert a network account to a local account

Well, the subject explains everything, how do I do that ??

Copy the home folder items to a new folder using the same shortname as the intended local user, create a new account with the same shortname as the folder and then naviagte to system prefs (must be administrator) and click on Users and Groups and ctrl click on the new user account and point to the new home folder i.e.
Then fix home user permissions
1.Restart Mountain Lion and hold down the Command and R keys.
2.You will boot into the Repair Utilities screen. On top, in the Menu Bar click the Utilities item then select Terminal.
3.In the Terminal window, type resetpassword and hit Return.
4.The Password reset utility launches, but you’re not going to reset the password. Instead, click on the icon for your Mac’s hard drive at the top. From the drop-down below it, select the user account where you are having issues.
5.At the bottom of the window, you’ll see an area labeled ‘Reset Home Directory Permissions and ACLs’. Click the Reset button there.

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