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Shell thumbnail extension

Improve Windows-side previews where available.

The shell thumbnail extension helps FenSight-related files and imported file types appear with useful previews in Windows contexts where the shell can provide them.

The shell thumbnail extension helps FenSight-related files and imported file types appear with useful previews in Windows contexts where the shell can provide them.

  • FenSight can use Windows shell thumbnails for files it does not decode directly.
  • Any-file imports can display shell thumbnails or icons on the board.
  • Video thumbnails can use shell cache data when Explorer has already seen the file.
  • Rebuild tools refresh stale thumbnails when source files or caches change.

Connected guides

Follow these related pages when the workflow crosses into setup, search, organization, export, security, or another board-level system.