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      Latest reply on Oct 29, 2019 5:12 AM by sbaldiss
      sbaldiss Level 1 Level 1 (0 points)
      sbaldiss Oct 23, 2019 6:47 AM

        I'm migrating a qlgenerator that show syntax highlight of source files to the new api for quicklook extension on MacOS 10.15 catalina.

        My extension works for many files (.sh, pho, py, ...) but not for .xml or .plist extension.

        Inside QLSupportedContentTypes I have put the UTI public.xml and com.apple.property-list but for this type of files the preview don't works but use the standard Text.qlgenerator.

        Does anyone have any suggestions?

        Thanks

        • Re: quicklook extension on Catalina
          eskimo Apple Staff Apple Staff (12,425 points)
          eskimo Oct 25, 2019 12:59 AM (in response to sbaldiss)

          not for .xml or .plist extension.

          Did this work with your old generator?

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            • Re: quicklook extension on Catalina
              sbaldiss Level 1 Level 1 (0 points)
              sbaldiss Oct 25, 2019 2:43 PM (in response to eskimo)

              Old qlgenerator works but require signing and notarization on Catalina.

              Now I am using the new quicklook extension. I try with and wihout notarizing the app but the extension is not recognized for .xml and .plist files (but works for many others format, also defined in the coretypes format list).

                • Re: quicklook extension on Catalina
                  eskimo Apple Staff Apple Staff (12,425 points)
                  eskimo Oct 27, 2019 6:06 AM (in response to sbaldiss)

                  Old qlgenerator works

                  Interesting.  My experience with both Spotlight plug-ins and QL generators is that they work well for custom types but the system is loathe to invoke them for common types, like .xml, which have built in support.  So I’m actually surprised that this used to work.

                  Regardless, I don’t think there’s any magic bullet solution for you here.  If you want the system to support you overriding the built-in support, you should file an enhancement request describing your requirements.

                  Please post your bug number, just for the record.

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