Alibre Design

Chapter 15 - The RepositoryBlue arrows: The item is cached, but one or more of its dependencies (versionhistory or constituents) are not yet cached.15.20.1 Caching Options for ItemsFrom the Item Cache Setting dialog box (Repository > File > Caching), in addition tocaching the item, options include:• Cache most recent versions only• Cache the entire version history• Cache constituents (only used with assemblies)• The cache priority order when caching more than one item.15.20.2 Caching Options for FoldersThe folder cache settings may be applied to all item types or just one.15.21 Caching Repository ItemsCaching is useful for items residing in a shared repository that you want to be able toopen quickly. Caching is also beneficial for users who plan to participate in a TeamDesign session.Caching an item stores a copy of the selected item in your temporary system memory.A cached item is physically stored in your local repository but it will not be listed in yourrepository. You must continue to access the item from the repository from where youcached it.15.21.1 Caching a Repository Folder‣ To cache a repository folder:1. Select the folder to be cached.468