Cleaning up neoCatalog folders and files on the neoCatalog server can help free up space and improve performance. By sorting files by size and deleting unnecessary files, you can quickly reclaim valuable space on your hard drive. 


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Type of Files

Here are listed the files that can be removed.


Application files:

  • \Library\WebObjects\Logs\
  • \Library\WebServer\Documents\neoCatalog\Logs\Archive\

Document files:

  • \Library\WebServer\Documents\neoCatalog\Static\
  • \Library\WebServer\Documents\neoCatalog\Error\
  • \Library\WebServer\Documents\neoCatalog\QuickPrint\

Do not remove the folder "Layouts" inside the "QuickPrint" folder! Handle with care!


Whether you are using a Mac or Windows operating system, these steps can help you clean up your folders and gain space.


How to Clean Up Folders on macOS

  1. Open Finder by clicking on the Finder icon in the Dock or by pressing Command + Space and typing "Finder" in Spotlight.
  2. Navigate to the folder you want to clean up. 
  3. Click on the "View" menu and select "Show View Options." In the View Options window, select "Sort By" and choose "Size" to sort files by size. This will make it easier to identify large files that you no longer need.
  4. Identify any large files that you no longer need and delete them by dragging them to the Trash.
  5. Once you have deleted the files you no longer need, empty the Trash by right-clicking on the Trash icon in the Dock and selecting "Empty Trash."


How to Clean Up Folders on Windows

  1. Open File Explorer by clicking on the File Explorer icon in the Taskbar or by pressing the Windows key + E.
  2. Navigate to the folder you want to clean up. 
  3. Click on the "View" tab in the File Explorer window and select "Details." Then, click on the "Size" column to sort files by size. This will make it easier to identify large files that you no longer need.
  4. Identify any large files that you no longer need and delete them by selecting them and pressing the Delete key or by right-clicking and selecting "Delete."
  5. Once you have deleted the files you no longer need, empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking on the Recycle Bin icon on the Desktop and selecting "Empty Recycle Bin."

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