Double Commander

Integrating QuickLook into Double Commander

Preparation:

Ensure Double Commander and QuickLook are installed (e.g., D:\Utility\QuickLook\QuickLook.exe).

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Method 1: Add Toolbar Button (Recommended)

1. Open Double Commander: Menu > Configuration > Options > Toolbar > Toolbar Extensions.
2. Insert a new button:
   • Select "For External Command".
   • Choose "After Current" (or desired position).
   • Set the file path to D:\Utility\QuickLook\QuickLook.exe.
   • Auto-generated configuration:
     • Icon: D:\Utility\QuickLook\QuickLook.exe
     • Tooltip: "QuickLook"
     • Command: D:\Utility\QuickLook\QuickLook.exe
     • Start Path: D:\Utility\QuickLook\
     • Parameters: %p (click the "%" button to specify; ensure case sensitivity if typing manually)
     • Hotkey: Space (click "Edit Hotkey" > "Shortcut", press Space, then click "OK")
3. Click "OK" to save.
   • Press Space in Double Commander to invoke QuickLook for file previews.

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Method 2: Replace Viewer Tool

1. Open Double Commander: Menu > Configuration > Options > Tools > Viewer Interface.
2. Check "Use External Program".
3. Set "Program Execution Path" to D:\Utility\QuickLook\QuickLook.exe.
4. Set "Other Parameters" to %p (ensure case sensitivity if typing manually).
5. (Optional) Change the shortcut for "cm_View" to Space:
   • Menu > Configuration > Options > Keys > Shortcuts Interface
   • This step is optional; you can keep the default F3 to avoid conflicts with Method 1.
6. Click "OK" to save.
   • Press the "View" button or F3 to invoke QuickLook for file previews.