Hidden Thumbnail Cache Dialog

Well, while still trying to find a solution to the music always on problem in slideshows, I came across a dialog that has extensive information about iPhoto current thumbnail caches. Its all hooked up, problem is, I dont know how to invoke it (probably not supposed to), or can I find a way to put it in a menu or attach a keyboard function to it..
The race is on !! Find out how to show the hidden, very informative Thumbnail cache Stats dialog !!
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nick101 wrote:
In that case, I suspect the issue is with the caches on your hard drive. You could have a look in /user/Library/caches for iMovie files.
Thanks nik,
But there isn't any cache file in there.
Or you could download Onyx (free utility) and get it to clear all your caches, the disk utility to overwrite free space, then check again.
There are other ways to clear caches, but Onyx is simple and it works
Tried that before too. Didn't work.

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