Nikon NX2 Use Image Cache, Cache files saved within the Editor, Clear Cache, Cache Location

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.

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