User Guide

Chapter 4 Working in Final Cut Server 101
About Cache Preferences
The cache is where your local copies of media files are downloaded. It is not suggested
that users view or move files that are in the cache. Instead, export copies of files that
you want to use to your desktop or another convenient location.
However, you can decide where you want your cache to be located. In the Preferences
window, you can change the location and size of the cache. You can also quickly clear
the cache in the Preferences window.
Cache preferences include:
 Cache location: Click the Choose button to choose a location to use for storing your
caches. The default locations are /username/Library/Caches/ when running the client on
a Macintosh computer and the /username/AppData/ directory on a Windows computer.
Important: Changing the cache location results in all current caches becoming
unavailable. If you change the cache’s location, you will need to manually add assets
that you need to the new cache location.
 Maximum Cache Size: Enter a value to define a maximum cache size.
 Clear Cache: Click the Clear Cache button to delete the files in the cache location.
 Saved aliases for prepared media files: Click the Choose button to choose a location to
use for storing aliases to cache files. This location is used when you choose the
Prepare for Disconnected Use option for assets.
Note: If your local cache exceeds the limit defined in the Preferences window, an error
message appears, advising you to clear the cache, cancel the action, or continue the
action. It is recommended that you choose to clear your cache.
About the Saved Aliases for Prepared Media Files Field
Preparing media assets for disconnected use allows you to create alias copies of a media
file that is stored in your Final Cut Server cache on a portable computer. You can use the
alias files to create a new Final Cut Pro project while you are disconnected from the
Final Cut Server network. You can set the location where Final Cut Server saves alias copies
of the prepared media files in the Preferences window. For more information about
preparing media assets for disconnected use, see “Preparing Media Assets To Be Used on
a Computer That Is Not Connected to the Final Cut Server Network” on page 107.