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Chapter 7 — Preferences | Cache Settings 47
With the default settings, Capture NX 2 will utilize up to 2 gigabytes of hard disk space to store cache files. If
all 2 gigabytes of allocated space are utilized by cache files, Capture NX 2 will begin to replace the oldest
cache files with new cache files. In this manner, the files you interacted with most recently will open the
fastest. It is important to note that no unique information is stored within these cache files, and if a cache file
is replaced, your image will not lose any information or quality. It will simply require additional processing in
order to open, which will take additional time.
You can alter the cache settings to change when cache files are created, where the cache files are placed,
and how much hard disk space should be utilized for these cache files.
After a file has been added to the editing cache, a lightning bolt icon will be placed next in the image
window and next to the image in the Browser palette. This icon indicates that the file is currently within the
editing cache.
Use Image Cache
Check this box to enable Capture NX 2 to utilize cache files to increase the speed of opening NEF files.
Cache files saved within the Editor
Check this box to enable Capture NX 2 to cache files when an image is saved using the Save or Save As…
options in the File menu.
Cache Files created in a Batch Process
Check this box to enable Capture NX 2 to cache files whenever a batch process is used to save images
using the NEF file format. This includes both batch processes and watched folders.
Clear Cache
Click on this button to delete all editing cache files created by Capture NX 2.
Cache Location
Click on the Browse button to select a new location to place cache files.
Limit Cache Size
Check this box in order to set a limit to the amount of disk space Capture NX 2 will use for cache files.
You can then use the slider to change the amount of space available for the editing cache system. Next to
the slider you will see the amount of space currently allocated to the editing cache system, along with an
approximate number of images that can be stored within that space.