Multi-texture blocks that can be placed in different rotations [1.8.9]

[hoodwink_dude]

You know how the furnace and things like that can be placed rotated depending on where you stand when you place it? How do this in forge 1.8.9 using the models? Currently, my model only ever places facing the same way but I want to make it so that it faces the player when they place the block.

[Ernio]

Save rotation property in metadata.

 

You literally have (almost) ready to use code in BlockFurnace (and its assets).

[hoodwink_dude]

Save rotation property in metadata.

 

You literally have (almost) ready to use code in BlockFurnace (and its assets).

 

    private void setDefaultFacing(World worldIn, BlockPos pos, IBlockState state)
    {
        if (!worldIn.isRemote)
        {
            Block block = worldIn.getBlockState(pos.north()).getBlock();
            Block block1 = worldIn.getBlockState(pos.south()).getBlock();
            Block block2 = worldIn.getBlockState(pos.west()).getBlock();
            Block block3 = worldIn.getBlockState(pos.east()).getBlock();
            EnumFacing enumfacing = (EnumFacing)state.getValue(FACING);

            if (enumfacing == EnumFacing.NORTH && block.isFullBlock() && !block1.isFullBlock())
            {
                enumfacing = EnumFacing.SOUTH;
            }
            else if (enumfacing == EnumFacing.SOUTH && block1.isFullBlock() && !block.isFullBlock())
            {
                enumfacing = EnumFacing.NORTH;
            }
            else if (enumfacing == EnumFacing.WEST && block2.isFullBlock() && !block3.isFullBlock())
            {
                enumfacing = EnumFacing.EAST;
            }
            else if (enumfacing == EnumFacing.EAST && block3.isFullBlock() && !block2.isFullBlock())
            {
                enumfacing = EnumFacing.WEST;
            }

            worldIn.setBlockState(pos, state.withProperty(FACING, enumfacing), 2);
        }
    }

Kinda confusing. How am I supposed to use this to make my block do that?

[Animefan8888]

The wonderfulness of the JSON system look in the furnaces blockstate JSON.

[hoodwink_dude]

The wonderfulness of the JSON system look in the furnaces blockstate JSON.

 

Save rotation property in metadata.

 

You literally have (almost) ready to use code in BlockFurnace (and its assets).

 

    private void setDefaultFacing(World worldIn, BlockPos pos, IBlockState state)
    {
        if (!worldIn.isRemote)
        {
            Block block = worldIn.getBlockState(pos.north()).getBlock();
            Block block1 = worldIn.getBlockState(pos.south()).getBlock();
            Block block2 = worldIn.getBlockState(pos.west()).getBlock();
            Block block3 = worldIn.getBlockState(pos.east()).getBlock();
            EnumFacing enumfacing = (EnumFacing)state.getValue(FACING);

            if (enumfacing == EnumFacing.NORTH && block.isFullBlock() && !block1.isFullBlock())
            {
                enumfacing = EnumFacing.SOUTH;
            }
            else if (enumfacing == EnumFacing.SOUTH && block1.isFullBlock() && !block.isFullBlock())
            {
                enumfacing = EnumFacing.NORTH;
            }
            else if (enumfacing == EnumFacing.WEST && block2.isFullBlock() && !block3.isFullBlock())
            {
                enumfacing = EnumFacing.EAST;
            }
            else if (enumfacing == EnumFacing.EAST && block3.isFullBlock() && !block2.isFullBlock())
            {
                enumfacing = EnumFacing.WEST;
            }

            worldIn.setBlockState(pos, state.withProperty(FACING, enumfacing), 2);
        }
    }

Kinda confusing. How am I supposed to use this to make my block do that?

 

How am I supposed to use that function to interact with the JSON files if I don't understand what the hell is going on in there? Am I making it seem harder than it actually is?

[Animefan8888]

The field named FACING look at how that is used.

[hoodwink_dude]

I am still confused by things like "&& block.isFullBlock() && !block1.isFullBlock()". I don't understand why the next block needs to be checked to see if it isnt a full block.

[Draco18s]

I am still confused by things like "&& block.isFullBlock() && !block1.isFullBlock()". I don't understand why the next block needs to be checked to see if it isnt a full block.

 

Because the furnace never faces its front side towards a wall.

 

isFullBlock()

returns true if the block...is a full...block, as in, fills 100% of its volume.

[hoodwink_dude]

I am still confused by things like "&& block.isFullBlock() && !block1.isFullBlock()". I don't understand why the next block needs to be checked to see if it isnt a full block.

 

Because the furnace never faces its front side towards a wall.

 

isFullBlock()

returns true if the block...is a full...block, as in, fills 100% of its volume.

 

I get it now. I understand the code (just about) but how am I supposed to apply it to the block? The block is created through the GameRegistry. It isn't in it's own class.

[Draco18s]

To do this, it must be its own class.

[hoodwink_dude]

To do this, it must be its own class.

 

I have no idea where to even start with that. I only know how to make blocks via the GameRegistry. If you want, I can supply you with the source code so that you can take a look and figure out what needs to be modified because I haven't got the furry crack of a rat's behind in terms of what to do for that.

[Animefan8888]

You create a new class that extends Block and instead of new Block(Material.something) you do new CustomBlockClass(Material.something)

Though it seems you don't have enough Java knowledge you should learn some more before continuing.

[hoodwink_dude]

You create a new class that extends Block and instead of new Block(Material.something) you do new CustomBlockClass(Material.something)

Though it seems you don't have enough Java knowledge you should learn some more before continuing.

 

IDK why I didn't think about extending the FUNDAMENTAL CLASS FOR BLOCKS! Stupid brain! I am intelligent it just doesn't always show. Thanks for the help. I think I can manage from here...