Internet Options

To open the Internet Options, choose Options from the Utilities menu and click on the Internet tab. With these options, you can optimize how Xara LX connects to the Internet. If in doubt, use the default settings as they give satisfactory results. Changing the values in this tab just lets you get the best possible results.

Internet Cache

When Xara LX downloads gallery items off the Internet, it stores them in a reserved area of disk memory called a Cache. When Xara LX uses these items in the future, it can load them directly from the cache which is much faster than downloading over the Internet.

Cache Usage indicates the amount of cache space currently in use. This gives an idea as to whether the cache size is correct. That is, if cache usage is consistently nearing 100% the cache size should be increased if possible. A larger cache size does not affect the program adversely or take up unnecessary space on the drive. We recommend a cache size of 15 - 20 Mb. The minimum cache size is 500Kb, the maximum is the free space on the drive when the size is set. Anything outside these limits generates an error.

You can type in byte values directly (800000). For Kilobytes or Megabytes, follow the value with K or M (500K or 8M).

The Empty Cache button removes all files from the cache except a few essential data files needed by Xara LX. (This means that Cache Usage might not return to 0% after emptying.) To use a file that has been removed from the cache you have to download it again.

Connection Type

Over faster modems, ISDN and networks, Xara LX can speed up downloads by using multiple connections. These multiple connections are invisible to you and you just see an increase in speed.

If you connect to the Internet using a modem, select the appropriate speed option. If you are not sure about your modem, use the default setting.

If you connect to the Internet using a LAN (Local Area Network - often called just a ‘Network’), select Dual ISDN or Better. If in doubt, contact your System Administrator.

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Related Topic

Downloading items