Space Thumbnails

Usage

• Download and install space-thumbnails-installer.msi
• View any supported 3D model file in Windows File Explorer.

No thumbnails showing

Ensure thumbnails are generally enabled. Are thumbnails working with other file types on your system, e.g. photos? If not, you may have disabled them altogether.

1. open any folder

2. open the Folder Options

   • Windows 10: select View → Options → Change folder and search options

   • Windows 7: select Organize → Folder and search options

3. Select the View tab

4. in Advanced settings, make sure the Always show icons, never thumbnails option is not checked

Clear your thumbnail cache. This forces Explorer to request new thumbnails instead of relying on outdated data.

1. click the Start button and type cleanmgr.exe
2. select drive C: and confirm
3. check Thumbnails and confirm
4. reboot