How do I reliably relocate Xcode temporary folders and files to an external SSD?

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Created May ’21

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M1 Mac Mini. I want to relocate the cache, archives, and intermediate build files of Xcode to an external TB3 1TB SSD. Basically all temporary stuff used and created by Xcode.

Can I do this by simple symlink-ing?

Answered by Robertino in 674590022

Okay, I think I've found it in the "Top Menu Bar >> Xcode >> Preferences >> Locations", then :

Derived Data >> Custom (from the dropdown). And then navigate to the folder on the external SSD.
Archives >> Custom (from the dropdown). And then navigate to the folder on the external SSD.

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Robertino OP

May ’21

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Okay, I think I've found it in the "Top Menu Bar >> Xcode >> Preferences >> Locations", then :

Derived Data >> Custom (from the dropdown). And then navigate to the folder on the external SSD.
Archives >> Custom (from the dropdown). And then navigate to the folder on the external SSD.

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