In Eagle, you can use regular expressions to set filtering conditions for smart folders, enabling more precise automatic file categorization. This article will introduce how to configure smart folders using regular expressions.

Basic Operation Steps

Create a smart folder: Click the "+" button on the right side of the smart folder area in the sidebar, or use the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Alt + N
Name the smart folder
Select filtering condition: Choose "Name" and select "Regular Expression" as the matching method
Enter the regular expression
Click "Add Smart Folder" to complete creation

Practical Application Example

Suppose you want to collect all images with names like "Photo_001", "Photo_002", etc.:

Create a smart folder following the steps above
In the condition settings, select "Name" and "Regular Expression"
Enter the expression ^Photo_\d+$
After creation, the smart folder will automatically display all images that match the criteria

Important Notes

Regular expressions are case-sensitive, please ensure the expression matches your naming convention
\d+ represents one or more digits
^ and $ represent the beginning and end of a string respectively, ensuring exact matching
You can adjust the regular expression as needed to accommodate different naming rules

How to use regular expressions to set filtering conditions in smart folders?