CD4017BE Library

This Minecraft mod serves as a Java library and core module used by the developer's other mods. The main content consists of program code, including a microblock API, but also adds some gameplay elements.

Main Features

Creative Laboratory - special blocks that create or consume resources in creative mode. They provide usage statistics and are perfect for testing various mechanisms.

Microblock System - a platform for creating miniature constructions. Includes the foundation for microblocks, the miniature blocks themselves, and a special workbench for their creation.

Miniature Blocks - reduced versions of regular blocks for building inside microblock structures. Feature: miniature redstone blocks emit a signal.

Microblock Workbench - a tool for creating miniature blocks, as well as for disassembling and copying microblock structures.

Note: the description corresponds to the version for Minecraft 1.16.5. In different game versions, functionality may vary significantly due to the addition of new features and removal of outdated content.

Compatibility with Other Mods

In the version for MC 1.16.5, the library is used by:

• Redstone Control 2

In earlier versions of Minecraft, the library was used in mods such as Redstone Control, Inductive Logistics, Vertically Stacked Dimensions, Automated Redstone, Inductive Automation, and Kinetic Engineering.

Installation

For installation, simply place the downloaded .jar file in the mods folder. Requires installed Forge Modloader.

Mods depending on CD4017BE_lib may require specific library versions.

Versioning System

Version format: CD4017BE_lib-MinecraftVersion-MinecraftPort.ApiVersion.FeatureVersion.BuildNumber

• MinecraftVersion and MinecraftPort change when transitioning to new Minecraft versions, usually with addition and removal of features, without backward compatibility
• ApiVersion increases with incompatible changes in the API
• FeatureVersion increases with the addition of compatible features
• BuildNumber increases with each build, usually only bug fixes, fully interchangeable

For Developers

Developers can freely use this library in their mods. However, it's recommended to contact the author in advance to avoid compatibility issues with future updates.

Additional information is available on GitHub.