Bridge

Work with the cache

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 thumbnails.

Manage the cache

 Choose any of the following commands from the Tools > Cache menu:
Build Cache For Subfolders
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.

Purge Cache For Folder [Folder Name]
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.

Set cache preferences

  1. Choose Edit > Preferences (Windows) or Bridge > Preferences (Mac OS).
  2. Click Advanced.
  3. Do one of the following:

    • 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.

    • Click Choose to specify a new location for the cache.

    • Click Purge Cache to clear the entire cache, freeing room on the hard drive.

      Note: Cache files are hidden files. To view them in Bridge, choose View > Show Hidden Files.