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cpnx tiledata files and Nkn tmp files
« on: November 03, 2012, 02:41:22 AM »
I have PM installed on my C: drive and I use another drive called Data (E:) to store images. I also use Nikon Capture NX2 and PS 5.

On my Data (E:) drive I keep getting a load of Folders with name like cpnx_4612_tiledata which are completely empty but keep building up. They will soon take over the world!
I also have similar folders on the same drive with names like Nkn1ACD.tmp which I think are ICC color files for my Nikon D700?

Can anyone explain what is going on and can I get rid of them? Is there any way to stop them breeding?

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Re: cpnx tiledata files and Nkn tmp files
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2012, 07:18:33 AM »
Frank,

I have no idea which application is creating them, but Photo Mechanic doesn't create folders in its cache named like that.  I would guess that Capture NX2 or perhaps View NX is creating those folders.

ICC profiles usually end in .icc or .icm and your .tmp file sounds like a temporary file that is meant to be deleted after use.

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cpnx tiledata files and Nkn tmp files
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2012, 01:02:53 PM »
Those are temporary files and cache files and faders created by Capture NX you can delete them if CNX is closed.

Newer versions of CNX do a better job of cleaning up after they are done, but aren't perfect.

You can also try clearing the cache in CNX's preferences.

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Re: cpnx tiledata files and Nkn tmp files
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2012, 12:42:17 AM »
Thanks guys, can always depend on the forum for words of wisdom. :)