{"id":271777,"date":"2026-01-16T14:56:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T19:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solidxperts.com\/?post_type=techtips&p=271777"},"modified":"2026-04-01T13:22:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T17:22:27","slug":"3dexperience-cache-keep-it-clean-and-up-to-date","status":"publish","type":"techtips","link":"https:\/\/www.solidxperts.com\/en\/blog\/3dexperience-cache-keep-it-clean-and-up-to-date\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Your 3DEXPERIENCE Cache: Keep Your Files Clean and Up to Date"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Managing Your 3DEXPERIENCE Cache: Keep Your Files Clean and Up to Date<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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One of the biggest advantages of the 3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE platform is having your files stored securely in the cloud. You can access your designs anytime, anywhere, and collaborate with teammates without worrying about version control.<\/p>\n

Behind the scenes, SOLIDWORKS uses a local cache, a folder on your computer where files are temporarily stored while you work. These cached files are then synced with the 3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE servers when you save or refresh.<\/p>\n

Managing this cache is key to keeping your designs current, preventing confusion, and saving disk space. Let\u2019s take a closer look.<\/p>\n

Where to Find the 3DEXPERIENCE Cache<\/h2>\n

Think of 6W Tags as smart labels that make it easy to filter, sort, and find your files in 3DSpace or 3DDrive.<\/p>\n

Your cache shows up both in SOLIDWORKS (via the 3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE add-in) and in Windows Explorer. While you can<\/em> browse the cache folders directly, we don\u2019t recommend managing them that way. Instead, stick to the tools built into SOLIDWORKS.<\/p>\n

Here are the default folder locations:<\/p>\n