Cache Definitions

Updated on 08 Feb 2021
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Overview

Cache Steps are the primary way a user will use caches in Decisions. The primary function of the cache is to store data temporarily for quicker access in the future. Cache storage is commonly used in scenarios where data results from an external system need to be stored in a location that the data will not be frequently edited (e.g. Data received from REST API Calls or via an External Database, etc). Another scenario where Cache Steps are recommended is when a user is fetching data from Flow A to use in Flow B.

Example

To create a new Cache Definition navigate to System > Administration > Cache.
Cached data is stored in the App Server Memory and only meant to be temporary.
In the top action panel select ADD. The resulting drop down component allows the user to add a new CacheDefinition.

Below is a definition table to help provide information on the different Cache types.

Primary Cache Types

These Cache definitions summarize the storage location of the different Cache types.

Cache Definition	Summary
Database	Stored in Database Table
File	Stored in a File
File Directory	Stored in File Directory
Memory	Stored in Memory (RAM)
NoCache	Cache data will not be stored anywhere. The data will be ignored; this is an advanced Cache that excludes certain objects.
Weak	Keeps an object in the cache unless the object is disposed

Secondary Cache Types

These Cache definitions are policies by which the cache will store and empty data.

Cache Definition	Summary
Alias	Stores data under a different target Configuration Name
PersistentMemory	Auto resets the memory cache based on user input
Size	Stores data in the cache based on object size
Time	Stores the data for a time span based on user input

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