Nikon 25338, User Manual

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Chapter 21
Edit Menu
Cache Settings
The Cache functionality enables NEF
images that were previously opened
within Capture NX to open more
quickly. Capture NX provides you with
different options to control how NEF
images are cached, as well as how
much hard disk space is dedicated to
the cache files.
While the Cache functionality is
enabled, saving an NEF file will
automatically create a cache file in the
folder indicated within this tab of the
preferences. This cache file contains
information that Capture NX can use to
greatly accelerate the opening of this
file in the future.
With the default settings, Capture NX
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 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 file 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.
USE IMAGE CACHE
Check this box to enable Capture NX 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
to cache files that are saved within the
Editor.
Cache Files Created in a Batch Process
Check this box to enable Capture NX to
cache files whenever a batch process is
used, either within the Editor or within
the Browser. This includes both Batch
Processes and Watched Folders.
CLEAR CACHE
Click on this button to delete all cache
files created by Capture NX.
CACHE LOCATION
Click on the Browse button to select a
new location to place the cache files.