Issue on clearCache method on Content Explorer Widget?

Box Platform UI Elements
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As per Box documentation, the clearCache function of Content Explorer should force reload the items. But when I call the same function, I don’t see any reload of items in Content Explorer widget.

I am using Content Explorer version 17.1.0.

/**

  • Clears out the internal in-memory
  • cache for the content explorer forcing
  • re-load of items via the API.
  • @public
  • @return {void}
    */
    contentExplorer.clearCache();
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Any errors on the console?

3

There are no errors on the console.

4

Hey @Niladri!

I can see where there’s confusion with that comment. The clearCache() method won’t actually immediately re-load the items, it just means the next time a network request should be made, it will not use any cached result.

You can see the implementation of the method here:

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Hi @tjuanitas,

It’s great to have a better understanding of how the “clearCache” method operates, thanks to your explanation.