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                           The cache stores
thumbnail and metadata information (as well as metadata that can’t
be stored in the file, such as labels and ratings) to improve performance when
you view thumbnails or search for files. However, storing the cache
takes up disk space. Purging the cache deletes cached metadata and
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                                 <img src="images/dingbat.png" />&#160;Choose any of the following commands
from the Tools&#160;&gt; Cache menu:</span> <dl><dt class="dlterm">Build Cache For Subfolders</dt>
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                                       Builds, as a background process, a cache for the selected
folder and all the folders within it (except aliases or shortcuts
to other folders). This shortens the time spent waiting for thumbnails
and file information to be displayed as you look in subfolders.
To create exported caches when you select Build Cache For Subfolders,
select Also Export Caches To Folder when Bridge prompts you to build
a cache for subfolders. 
                                    </dd><p class="dlseparator"></p><dt class="dlterm">Purge Cache For Folder [Folder Name]</dt>
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                                       Clears the cache for the selected folder. This command
is useful if you suspect that the cache for a folder is old (for example,
if thumbnails and metadata are not being updated) and needs to be regenerated,
or if you want to free up disk space.
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Edit&#160;&gt; Preferences (Windows) or Bridge&#160;&gt;
Preferences (Mac&#160;OS).</span></li>
<li><span>Click&#160;Advanced.</span></li>
<li><span>Do one of the following:</span><ul><li>
                                    <p>Select Automatically Export Caches To Folders
When Possible to create a cache in the viewed folder if possible.
For instance, it’s not possible to place the cache files in the
viewed folder if that folder is on a burned CD. In that case, Bridge places
the cache files in the centralized folder instead.</p>

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                                    <p>Click Choose to specify a new location for the cache.</p>

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                                    <p>Click Purge Cache to clear the entire cache, freeing
room on the hard drive.</p>

                                    <div class="note"><span class="notetitle">Note:  </span>Cache files are hidden files. To
view them in Bridge, choose View&#160;&gt; Show Hidden Files.</div>

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