make the {plate_name} available as variable #125

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opened 2026-04-05 16:18:33 +02:00 by MrUnknownDE · 0 comments
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Originally created by @klwemu on 3/27/2026

Is there an existing issue for this feature request?

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Make the plate names accessible as variables - like {input_filename_base}.

Example for outputfilename:
{input_filename_base}_{plate_name}.gcode

Benefit:
Clear naming with multiple plates
No manual renaming
Better automation / batch workflows

Which printers will be beneficial to this feature?

All

Describe the solution you'd like

Please add a variable for the plate name, e.g. {plate_name}, for example usable in output filenames.

Like: {input_filename_base}_{plate_name}.gcode

Describe alternatives you've considered

No response

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*Originally created by @klwemu on 3/27/2026* ### Is there an existing issue for this feature request? - [x] I have searched the existing issues ### Is your feature request related to a problem? Make the plate names accessible as variables - like {input_filename_base}. Example for outputfilename: {input_filename_base}_{plate_name}.gcode Benefit: Clear naming with multiple plates No manual renaming Better automation / batch workflows ### Which printers will be beneficial to this feature? All ### Describe the solution you'd like Please add a variable for the plate name, e.g. {plate_name}, for example usable in output filenames. Like: {input_filename_base}_{plate_name}.gcode ### Describe alternatives you've considered _No response_ ### Additional context _No response_
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Reference: github/OrcaSlicer#125