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Purging Temporary Files

FME creates temporary files during translations. During a normal shutdown, FME automatically purges these files.

If FME does not shut down cleanly, the temporary files will not be purged, and they will occupy unnecessary disk space.

A "clean" shutdown is if you stop a translation by using the "Stop Translation" button on the toolbar, or when the workspace runs to completion. Temporary files are not purged if, for example, your computer crashes or if you close Workbench in mid-translation.

It’s a good idea to periodically purge any remaining files by selecting Tools > Purge Temporary Files.