# RW file 8.1.7 - Problem file size!?

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I’m not sure if I understand what you’re saying or asking. Might be the translation that’s confusing me.  
Many RapidWeaver users especially ones that use lots of resources store and manage them outside of RapidWeaver. The RW term used for this is called “warehouse”.

Will Woodgate @willwood put out a handy guide a couple years ago you might have a look.

> [@Free eBook - Warehousing in RapidWeaver](http://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/free-ebook-warehousing-in-rapidweaver/11677):
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> A free Christmas gift that keeps on giving! File warehousing has been a hot-topic in recent years and I’m often asked questions about it. So I decided to put together a short(ish) eBook on the subject. [Direct Download (4.5MB)](https://themeflood.s3.amazonaws.com/ebooks/rapidweaver-file-warehousing.pdf) This guide talks about what warehousing is and how you could potentially benefit from utilising the technique in your projects. It shows you how to create a simple warehouse directory in your preferred FTP software and also discusses how to optimise files ready for use. M…

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