[1.12.2] Render Entity Partially Invisible

[LogicTechCorp]

Hello,

 

Is it possible to render entities partially invisible if they are seen behind a glass block? For example, this is what I am trying to achieve:

 

If so, where should I start looking to figure it out?

[cj3636]

Check out BlockGlass in vanilla code.

Check out BlockPane in vanilla code.

 

I have had similar issues with partial blocks due to the way minecraft renders them vs a simple translucent/transparent block.

A glass pane is both see-through and a partial block, so if it can be done in vanilla you should be able to easily steal some vanilla methods and get it working, but be sure to override vanilla wherever possible.

 

I should add that removing some of the vanilla transparent/partial block related methods may be how you have to do it, since vanilla renders entities through glass now.

Edited June 10, 2019 by cj3636

[Cadiboo]

Post your code. As cj said, you’re probably not using the right render layer for what you want.

[LogicTechCorp]

Here is a link to my code for the block: https://github.com/LogicTechCorp/NetherEx/blob/4250bea131f05f57c5eb626f2654978675370f1c/src/main/java/logictechcorp/netherex/block/BlockSoulGlass.java