Re: [Shotwell] Dedicated directory for *embedded*.jpg and *shotwell*.jpg

[Jens Georg <mail jensge org>]

> Hi,
>
> Shotwell generates *embedded*.jpg and *shotwell*.jpg for each RAW
> file in the same directory. These files consume a few extra GB in my
> case.

> Can I have these files generated into the Cache directory, instead of
> my PICTURES directory? This would make file management, including
> backups, much easier, and make for a de-cluttered image directory.
>
> Out of curiosity, what are embedded/shotwell*.jpg used for? My Ubuntu
> .cache directory already contains thumbnails for the same images.

Well the alternative would be to have to develop the RAW file all the
time when you try to display it.