Frequent question: How do I delete a cache in Solidworks?

How do I clear PDM cache?

Clear Local Cache is a separate command. Remove all locally cached files that are not checked out from the selected folder and its subfolders. From the navigation pane, right-click a folder and select Clear Local Cache. From the File view, select a folder and select Tools, Clear Local Cache.

How do I delete local files from PDM?

To remove local files during check in:

1. Select the files to check in and click Actions > Check In .
2. In the Check in dialog box, under Remove Local Copy, select the files to remove from the working folder.
3. Click Check in. Files that are selected under Check In are checked into the vault.

What are cached files?

Your Android phone’s cache comprises stores of small bits of information that your apps and web browser use to speed up performance. But cached files can become corrupted or overloaded and cause performance issues. Cache needn’t be constantly cleared, but a periodic clean out can be helpful.

What does clearing local cache do?

Clearing the local cache removes all files that are not checked out from the working folder and are not referenced by a file that is checked out.

What does local file mean in Solidworks PDM?

Local files are being pulled directly from your hard drives, therefore not accessible to other users through PDM and not a part of the workflow embedded in your PDM. You may be working on local files inside of your vault, but they need to be officially converted so that it is accessible to others.

Can you delete cache files?

Android works in the same way as iPhone when it comes to deleting cached data. You’ll need to specifically find an app under your settings to delete the cached data.

Does clearing cache delete files?

That’s all it takes to clear the cache files for any app on your Android phone. Keep in mind that if you tap Clear Storage instead, you’ll remove all data from the app. This essentially resets it to a fresh state, like you just installed it from the Play Store.

Is it OK to clear cached data?

If you dig into the Apps storage setting screen and tap on an individual app, you’ll notice that each app has its own stash of “cached” data—anywhere from a few kilobytes to hundreds of megs, or even more. These caches of data are essentially just junk files, and they can be safely deleted to free up storage space.