Media Cache / Media Database / Conforming

Hello, I want to know how the above three files mentioned are different from each other. And I generally do 2-3 projects editing same time, so is it possible that all these 3 files should be
assingned different place for each project.

Conformed (audio) files go into the Media Cache Files. The Media Cache (Database) contains pointers (.MCDB) to the Media Cache files, conformed (.cfa) files and .pek files.
Assigning a location is set in the preferences, not on a project basis.

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    ChipMurphy wrote:
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  • Media Cache vs. Media Cache Database

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  • Media Cache Database and running out of disk space

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    I was checking what's taking place of my hard drive and found about 22 GB of hard disk space occupied from this folder
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  • How to relocate media cache folder?

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    DrTompkins
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    Any questions or need clarification on any of the above, please do not hesitate to ask.
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    alistair78
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