🚀 Space Engineers: Advanced Block Renaming (mamba.Rename)

An advanced renaming utility for Space Engineers (ModAPI) that streamlines grid organization through directional thruster templates, sequential numbering, and powerful Regex pattern matching.

🌟 Key Features

• Directional Thruster Renaming: Automatically detects thruster orientation and renames them using a template (e.g., Thruster {0} → Thruster F, Thruster B).
• Smart Sequential Numbering: Supports per-grid or per-block-type numbering with custom separators and auto-continue logic.
• Regex Search & Replace: Bulk-rename blocks using .NET Regular Expressions for complex naming schemes.
• Multi-Selection Support: Apply any action to all selected blocks in the terminal simultaneously.
• Dedicated Server Compatible: Fully synchronized via networking (Client-Server architecture) to prevent desync.

🛠 Technical Details

• Language: C# 6.0 / .NET Framework 4.6
• Context: Session Component (MySessionComponentBase)
• API: Uses Sandbox.ModAPI and VRage.Game.ModAPI.
• Synchronization: Implements secure message handlers for multiplayer stability.

📋 How to Install

1. Steam: Subscribe to the mod on the Steam Workshop.
2. Local Dev: Clone this repository into your %AppData%\SpaceEngineers\Mods folder for local testing.

⚙️ Configuration & Usage

Once installed, select one or more blocks in the terminal to reveal the Renaming Controls at the bottom of the panel:

1. New Naming: Basic Prefix/Suffix/Replace.
2. Counter Setup: Define format (e.g., 001) and separator (e.g., _).
3. Directional Template: Use {0} as a placeholder for direction (F, B, L, R, U, D).
4. Regex: Enter your pattern in 'Find' and the new string in 'Replace'.

Note: For directional renaming, you must be seated in a cockpit/remote control to establish the grid's forward vector.

🚀 Upcoming Features (Roadmap)

• Undo Last Operation: Revert accidental mass changes instantly.
• Sort & Number: Sort blocks by world position (X/Y/Z) before numbering.
• Preview Mode: See changes in a popup before applying them.
• Global Filter: Apply renaming to all blocks on a grid matching a specific keyword.

⚠️ Known Limitations

• The SE Terminal does not support AltGr input for non-US layouts. Use Ctrl+V to paste special characters like \ | [ ] { }.

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Developed by mamba73. Feel free to submit issues or pull requests!

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