Cache and Storage

Conspecta keeps the microscopy images, FCS data, notebook pages and tables you've recently opened in your browser, so they stay on this computer after you close the tab. The Storage tab in Settings shows you what's kept, lets you set the limits, and lets you clear things out when you need to.

Managing Storage

Inspecting Usage

1. Open Settings (Cmd/Ctrl + ,)
2. Go to the Storage tab
3. You'll see:
   • File cache toggle and its current setting
   • Cache limit for total cached file size
   • Max file size for individual cached files
   • Storage breakdown by category (Notebooks, Data Tables)
   • Cloud storage quota for your project's server-side usage

Tuning the Limits

• Cache limit controls how much total disk Conspecta can use for cached files. Higher means more sessions stay fast, lower means more room for other apps.
• Max file size controls the cutoff for caching an individual file. If your microscopy stacks are 5 GB, set the cap above that or large files won't be cached at all.

Clearing the Cache

To clear it yourself:

• Clear Cache to drop cached files for the current project
• Per-category controls to selectively clear notebooks or tables

Your sign-in and preferences are kept, and only cached data is removed.

Best Practices

• Clear cache on shared computers when you're done
• If the app feels off, try a hard refresh (Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + R)

Cloud Storage

Beyond the local cache, Conspecta stores your data in cloud storage tied to your team. The Storage tab shows your cloud quota: how much you're using, how much is left, and a breakdown by category. Cloud storage is separate from compute usage. See Compute usage for details.

If you reach your cloud quota, exports stay free, and you can make room by deleting unused images or contact us about a plan with more storage.