Place blocks w/data, eg Signs

Matthew Beamish

• August 16, 2020 13:07
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Hi there,

I'm trying to do this specifically in Code Connect, but it applies to MCEE without code as well:

Is there any way at all to place a sign, poster, board or slate with text on it?  In Java edition it would be using /setblock or /blockdata, but the former doesn't recognize data tags in Bedrock/EE, and the latter straight doesn't exist.  Neither support any variant of board/chalkboard, either.

Within Code Connect I have blocks.blockWithData, but that a) only accepts a single integer value for data, and b) doesn't recognize the board/chalkboard either.

I've also tried to create a book with data in it; that's not possible either as MCEE doesn't seem to have the item type of written_book.

I'm in a situation whereby getting output from my script into a student's hands is basically impossible, without using player.say or writing it in the sky.  It's extremely frustrating.

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks,

Matt

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  Minecraft Strand

  • April 13, 2018 03:23
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  On the bedrock edition it's not possible to place signs with text, unfortunately. I have tried with /setblock, but no luck so far. Maybe the people in the Minecraft team can help out with a proper way to do this?
  
  Chalkboards cannot be placed with /setblock at all.
  
  I agree that it should be possible to add text to signs using /setblock and I also miss the /blockdata command in bedrock edition.
  
  Block with data only refers to the datavalue of certain blocks, like buttons, torches, hoppers etc. The text data is not available to my knowledge. Digminecraft has a very useful list of all block IDs and data values for bedrock edition.
  
  PS: You can find more tips and help on the MakeCode for Minecraft user group on Facebook.
  

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  ?? ?

  • April 15, 2018 10:12
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  It is possible to place blocks elsewhere and /clone them to your desired location (this will preserve the data in the block, eg. text on signs or content of a chest).

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  Ahilam Rivera Domena

  • April 24, 2018 20:43
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  Thanks

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