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There can be several reasons why the SwiftUI Quick Look preview might not be displaying your document correctly. Here are some common causes and how to troubleshoot them:
1. Incorrect Data Type Handling:
- Quick Look requires specific data types to generate a preview. Ensure that the data you're providing to the QLPreviewController is of the expected type, such as URL for a local or remote file, or Data for in-memory data. If you're using a custom data type, make sure it conforms to QLPreviewItem.
2. Incorrect URL Scheme:
- If you are using URL, the URL scheme must be valid, especially if you are trying to preview a local file. Double check the correct file path or ensure the file is available at the location the URL points to. Using a file URL may look like this: URL(fileURLWithPath: "/path/to/your/file.pdf").
3. Data Preparation Issues:
- If you’re using in-memory Data, check that the data is correctly formatted for the type of document you intend to preview (e.g., PDF, image, etc.). Improperly formed data will fail to display in Quick Look.
4. Incorrect Conformance to QLPreviewItem:
- If you're using a custom object that conforms to QLPreviewItem, verify that you've correctly implemented all the required properties (e.g., previewItemURL, previewItemTitle). Any missing or incorrect data here can prevent the preview from loading.
5. Quick Look Cache or State Issues:
- Sometimes, Quick Look might have cached previews that are preventing new ones from loading. Try clearing the Quick Look cache or rebooting your device/simulator. You can clear the cache by using commands in terminal such as qlmanage -r cache and qlmanage -r.
6. Asynchronous Data Loading:
- If the data you’re trying to preview needs to be loaded asynchronously (e.g., from a network), ensure the Quick Look preview controller only gets initiated after the data is fully loaded. It is common to implement a state that will trigger the preview once the data is ready.
7. File Type Issues:
- Quick Look may not support some document types. Ensure the type you are providing is supported. If using a custom file type, make sure to provide a valid UTI (Uniform Type Identifier).
8. Simulator Issues:
- Sometimes, simulator glitches may prevent the preview from showing up. Try running on a different simulator or a physical device to see if the issue persists.
To diagnose the problem, carefully inspect your data preparation process, your QLPreviewItem conformance, and make sure to use valid file types and paths. Debug logging and step-by-step validation can be helpful in isolating the exact cause of the issue.