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Inspiring
December 31, 2024
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Scratch disk

  • December 31, 2024
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I have just upgraded PS to the latest version and now I only have one scratch disk. How do I assign another one? I had two in the previous version. Holding down command/option when I start up does not help.  Using Mac Sequoia 15.2

Correct answer Redhartotter

For a scratch disk, don’t choose Case Sensitive or Encrypted.

 

Adobe applications don’t work with case sensitive volumes:

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/error-case-sensitive-drives-supported.html

 

Encryption isn’t needed on a scratch disk, and it might slow it down.

 

On a volume you use for normal everyday computing, encryption is recommended if you need to protect others from accessing personal data on that drive if it’s lost or stolen. I use encryption on internal and external volumes that store my files. But don’t use encryption for a scratch disk, which will contain only temporary, expendable files.


Thank you.  All good to go now.

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Chuck Uebele
Community Expert
Community Expert
December 31, 2024

You can set up scratch disk in your preferences: cmd-k, under the scratch disk tab.

Inspiring
December 31, 2024

Thanks Chuck but this is what I get.........

Only one scratch disk available - how doo a assign another?

Inspiring
January 1, 2025

It is an SSD.  Thank you so much for your patience and advice.  Much appreacaited.

Heather


One more thing: should I choose the options 'Case Sensitive' and 'Encrypted'?