Auto-populate instance count based on filename suffix #1483

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MrUnknownDE · 2026-04-05T17:58:42+02:00

MrUnknownDE commented

2026-04-05 17:58:42 +02:00

Originally created by @GremlineQ on 11/28/2025

Is there an existing issue for this feature request?

I have searched the existing issues

When importing parts for a multi-part assembly project, it is often necessary to print multiple copies of the same object (e.g., screws, links, clips). Currently, after importing a file like link_x10.stl, the user has to manually select the object and clone it 9 times to reach the desired total of 10.

Doing this for multiple files is repetitive, time-consuming, and prone to human error (e.g., miscounting the number of required instances).

Which printers will be beneficial to this feature?

All

Describe the solution you'd like

I propose a feature where Orca Slicer parses the filename upon import to detect a quantity suffix. If a specific pattern is found, the software should ask if you want to set the instance count for that object on the build plate.

If a filename contains a pattern like _x[number], x[number], or similar (e.g., part_name_x9.stl), the slicer should:

Detection: Upon importing files, the software checks for known patterns (e.g., _x10, 5pcs).
Confirmation: If patterns are detected, the software should display a single prompt:

"Detected quantity patterns in filenames. Do you want to automatically clone instances?"
[Yes] [No]
Action: If confirmed, Orca Slicer automatically clones all relevant models to match the numbers found in their filenames.

Configuration:
Custom Patterns: Users should be able to define their own naming schemes (Regex) in Preferences to support various conventions (e.g., (10), -10x, etc.).

Describe alternatives you've considered

No response

Additional context

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*Originally created by @GremlineQ on 11/28/2025* ### Is there an existing issue for this feature request? - [x] I have searched the existing issues ### Is your feature request related to a problem? When importing parts for a multi-part assembly project, it is often necessary to print multiple copies of the same object (e.g., screws, links, clips). Currently, after importing a file like `link_x10.stl`, the user has to manually select the object and clone it 9 times to reach the desired total of 10. Doing this for multiple files is repetitive, time-consuming, and prone to human error (e.g., miscounting the number of required instances). ### Which printers will be beneficial to this feature? All ### Describe the solution you'd like I propose a feature where Orca Slicer parses the filename upon import to detect a quantity suffix. If a specific pattern is found, the software should ask if you want to set the instance count for that object on the build plate. If a filename contains a pattern like `_x[number]`, ` x[number]`, or similar (e.g., `part_name_x9.stl`), the slicer should: 1. Detection: Upon importing files, the software checks for known patterns (e.g., `_x10`, ` 5pcs`). 2. Confirmation: If patterns are detected, the software should display a single prompt: > "Detected quantity patterns in filenames. Do you want to automatically clone instances?" > [Yes] [No] 3. Action: If confirmed, Orca Slicer automatically clones all relevant models to match the numbers found in their filenames. Configuration: Custom Patterns: Users should be able to define their own naming schemes (Regex) in Preferences to support various conventions (e.g., `(10)`, `-10x`, etc.). ### Describe alternatives you've considered _No response_ ### Additional context _No response_

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Reference: github/OrcaSlicer#1483