How do I get Windows Explorer to show a preview of my files in 'thumbnail' view?

I'm making a 3D editor and I want Windows Explorer to show previews of the 3D models in the files when it's in thumbnail view mode.

How do I do that?

Solution

You have to implement a preview handler.

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