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CSS Cache TypeExampleCache Timeout
System SettingsSettings maintained by the Administrator via CMS screens. These include general site settings and system resources.Nightly (live sites)
TemplatesAny files modified with the Template Editor, as well as changes to the product menu (e.g. adding a new category in the ERP).Every 7 days
Session (User/Customer/Role)Role flags found on the 'Functions' tab in Role Maintenance, such as 'Allow bonus items', or Customer settings such as 'Credit Card Payments for Orders'.Per login session. User must log out and back in again.
Images/DocumentsProduct images, PDF downloads.Every 7 days

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Refresh Website Caches

Each cache type requires its own refresh process:

  • BROWSER - To force a cache refresh at browser level, simply use the keyboard shortcut CTRL+F5. This will refresh JavaScript files, images, and style sheets.
  • SESSION - To force a session cache refresh, simply log out and back in (or vice versa as the case may be). This will start a new user session for the logged in or public user. 
  • PRICING - To force a cache refresh of product pricing (for sites not using Live Pricing), see Resetting Reset the Price Cache.
  • PRODUCTS - To force a cache refresh of products, including stock security records, see Resetting Reset the Product Cache.
  • CSS SETTINGS & TEMPLATES - To force a cache refresh of site templates, role or system settings, follow the guide below.  

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Refresh the Template or System Cache

  1. As an Administrator , navigate to on your site, go to Settings → Dictionary.

  2. Tick the box for the required cache (eg 'Templates' or 'System Control') or Toggle All to select all

  3. Click the 'the RefreshCache' button.

  4. A confirmation message will be displayed once the refresh is complete. (it It will only take a second or two)

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titleRunning 4.36+?

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If your site is on 4.36+,the templates cache can be cleared in the CMS. 

  1. Go to SettingsCache Management.

  2. Clear the Dictionary & Template Reset caches.
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