Nikon CAPTURE NX2 User Manual

46 Chapter 7 — Preferences | Cache Settings
Cache Settings
Capture NX 2 utilizes two caching systems: a browsing cache and an editing cache. Both cache systems
speed up the interaction of Capture NX 2 by storing processed information on the hard disk, enabling
Capture NX 2 to use the cached information instead of reprocessing the files.
The browsing cache is used for the thumbnails created and displayed in the Browser palette, while the
editing cache is used for NEF files saved during editing.
Browsing Cache
In order to increase the speed of displaying thumbnails, Capture NX 2 utilizes a thumbnail cache for the
Browser palette. This cache is created after the image is first processed, making subsequent browsing of
the same folder significantly faster. You can view the amount of space used by the browsing cache as well as
clear the cache to reclaim disk space using the Clear Cache button. After clearing the cache, you will not
lose any image data, however thumbnails will need to be recreated, taking additional time.
Editing Cache
The Editing Cache option enables NEF images (both NEF RAW and converted NEF files) that were
previously opened within Capture NX 2 to open more quickly. Capture NX 2 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 Editing Cache option is enabled, saving NEF files will automatically create a cache file in the
folder specified by the Cache Location option. This cache file contains information that Capture NX 2 can
use to greatly accelerate the opening of this file in the future.

Nikon CAPTURE NX2 Specifications

General

Category	Photo Editing Software
Developer	Nikon
Operating System	Windows, macOS
License	Proprietary
Color Management	Yes
Batch Processing	Yes
Non-Destructive Editing	Yes
U Point Technology	Yes
D-Lighting	Yes
Vignette Control	Yes
Distortion Control	Yes
Fisheye Lens Correction	Yes
Perspective Control	Yes
Noise Reduction	Yes
Chromatic Aberration Correction	Yes
Dust Off Reference Photo	Yes
Image Overlay	Yes
ND Grad Filter	Yes
Color Control Points	Yes
Black and White Conversion	Yes
Selective Editing	Yes
Auto Retouch Brush	Yes
LCH Editor	Yes
Photo Effects	Yes
Photo Finishing Tools	Yes
Print Layout	Yes
Watermarking	Yes
Metadata Editing	Yes
GPS Data Support	Yes
Multiple Monitor Support	Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) Support	No
Scripting Support	No
Plugin Support	No
File Formats Supported	NEF, JPEG, TIFF