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2022-02-21, 11:49:28

jjaz82

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Hi everyone, since I switched to 3dsmax 2022 it generates a preview of the file instead of the usual icon, this is annoying for me, I have organized each file with its own preview and the double images mess everything up, you know if it is possible to disable this thing in files.max? thank you

2022-02-21, 11:55:44
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pokoy

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Preferences > Files > Uncheck 'Save Viewport Thumbnail Image'

2022-02-22, 09:24:58
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jjaz82

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this will only affect the saved file, I was looking for a method that would eliminate the previews on all max files directly from windows.
It's equally useful for the files I'll be saving from now, thanks.


2022-02-22, 11:34:19
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I see. There is a way but you won't like it - uninstall Max.
Seriously, it looks like the scene preview in icons is a registry flag. Even if you have multiple Max versions installed and uninstall one of them the scene preview is gone even though you still have other Max versions installed.
I guess this means that when uninstalling Max a registry flag is removed, but what it is and where to look for it - no idea. If you find out, let me know because I'm looking for a way to get them back without uninstalling and reinstalling Max.

2022-02-24, 16:12:35
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thank you for reply, very interesting, I have to try.


2022-03-14, 10:35:53
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Maybe ungregister or register the Max thumbnail dll?
https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/3ds-max/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-view-a-3ds-Max-thumbnail-preview-in-Windows-File-Explorer.html
Awesome, thank you for the link. I installed the security patch for max 2021 so it registered them back in but good to have the link for sure.ยด

OP, this probably solves your issue too since we now know where to look in the registry.