Block Helper
This mod is an adapted version of the popular WAILA for older Minecraft versions. It maintains an almost identical API and includes numerous additional fixes and improvements.
Main Features
Mod Compatibility
In addition to standard Minecraft blocks, Block Helper supports integration with dozens of popular mods, including:
- BuildCraft 2 and 3
- IndustrialCraft and IC²
- Applied Energistics 1
- Thaumcraft
- Forestry
- Thermal Expansion
- Equivalent Exchange 1, 2 and 3
- Railcraft
- GregTech
- Twilight Forest
- Red Power
- And many others
NEI/AMI/HMI Integration
Additional features for crafting convenience:
- Two new hotkeys (default NUM3 and NUM4) show all recipes for the block you're looking at
- Display of the source mod for items in tooltips
- A separate key for NEI (default I) shows available enchantments for the selected item
Visual Assistants
Like NEI for versions 1.4.7+, Block Helper includes:
- Light level overlay (F7)
- Chunk border display (F9)
Installation
Forge and ModLoaderMP
For client, simply place the mod file in the mods folder. For servers versions 1.3.x and newer, it's also sufficient to copy the jar file to the mods folder.
Older Server Versions
For versions before 1.3.x, special builds are required, which can be found in the "Additional files" section. In the oldest versions (b1.5_02 and earlier), you need to extract the contents of the jar file into the server jar.
Fabric
Place the mod in the mods folder and install Apron, BetaLoader (for b1.7.3) or Fabricated Forge (for 1.3.2+).
Bug Fixes
Some Minecraft versions may require additional fixes:
- Class Loader Fixer
- Font Fixer
For Developers
Block Helper uses WAILA API with minimal changes. To create your own plugins, you can study examples from the project's official repositories.
The mod supports Minecraft versions from b1.1_01 to 1.5.2, ensuring compatibility with almost all popular old version modpacks.
