[1.16.4] Get NBT of a TileEntity

[krypciak]

Hi, I want to get NBT of a TileEntity. How do I do it?

I already have a TileEntity variable.

Thanks for help!

[hohserg]

Something like that:

public static CompoundNBT getNbtOfTile(TileEntity tile) {
  CompoundNBT nbt = new CompoundNBT();
  tile.write(nbt);
  return nbt;
}

 

[krypciak]

Well, it works like tile.serializeNBT()

When I check chest NBT, it shows Items tag as empty, when there are items inside chest.

So your function is not the solution for me.

 

[hohserg]

Maybe, your check perform on client? And tile on client is not synchronized with server. Try to open chest for sync.

[krypciak]

I tried this function on singleplayer, it didnt work even when I opend the chest

[diesieben07]

The question is: Why? You should never manually have to access the NBT data.

What are you trying to achieve?

[krypciak]

Theres no specific reason, I just wanted to get it shown at screen. If it isnt possible, sure I dont need it.

BTW, can I do the same thing but with entities?

[diesieben07]

Most data that is needed for a proper NBT representation is not available on the client.