[1.6.4] Changing texture according to tile entity data

[Varogh]

I'm writing a machine that should change its textures on each side according to what the user sets it to (kinda like TE machines).

I saw how the standard minecraft furnace does it but metadata are not an option, as there would be more than 16 possible states.

 

Any idea an how to do it?

[TheGreyGhost]

Hi

 

I would suggest to use a TileEntity, and either

1) Implement an ISimpleBlockRenderingHandler, and ask your TileEntity for the information in the ISBRH rendering method; or

2) Create a  TileEntitySimpleRenderingHandler for your TileEntity and render the texture there

 

The choice between the two boils down to -

1) will only get updated when the block changes so it's harder to animate (is possible with animated textures eg like lava)

2) gets updated every rendering frame, but isn't drawn at all if you're more than 64 blocks away.

 

-TGG

[Varogh]

I have no intention on doing animations, so the first method should be enough. It also looks quite simple to use and kinda lightweight, so it's perfect.

 

Thanks!