When Blender files in Eagle don't display thumbnails properly, it's typically caused by incomplete Blender software component installation. Follow these steps to quickly resolve this issue.

Solution Steps

Open Blender installation directory, find the "BlendThumb.dll" file
Copy the "BlendThumb.dll" file and paste to the "C:\Windows\System32\" folder
Click "Windows Icon", then type to search CMD, right-click on the "Command Prompt" and select "Run as administrator
Enter "regsvr32.exe C:\Windows\System32\BlendThumb.dll" to run the command
A success window will appear, completing the setup
Return to Eagle, right-click on the Blender files with missing thumbnails, select "More" and click "Refresh Thumbnail." The thumbnails should now display correctly.

Important Notes

This method requires administrator privileges
Ensure you're using the BlendThumb.dll file that matches your Blender version
If the issue persists, you may need to reinstall Blender

Eagle supports previewing Blender files on macOS systems. If your Blender files aren't displaying thumbnails properly, it might be due to software version requirements. This article will guide you through resolving this issue.

Solution Steps

Update to the Latest Software Versions
- Make sure your Eagle version is 4.0 build10 or higher
- Ensure your Blender version is 4.4.3 or higher
Refresh File Thumbnails
- Locate your Blender files in Eagle
- Right-click on the file and select "More" > "Refresh Thumbnail"

Minimum Version Requirements:

Eagle version: 4.0 build10
Blender version: 4.4.3

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