The crafting system, basically, takes a textual representation of your recipe (for instance, a 3x2 recipe could be 'aab', 'cdd') and an explanation of what each character in the recipe is (for instance {'a', Item.apple, 'b', Item.redstoneTorch, etc}). This is what Greg was trying to explain earlier with the examples, and you'll note his examples follow the rule.
The boolean that shows up in the middle (in our examples, it's always false) allows you to specify a shapeless recipe.
The boolean that shows up in the middle (in our examples, it's always false) allows you to specify a shapeless recipe.
Thats wrong. It specifies if the Recipe is hidden like the UUM-Recipes. Shapeless is an extra Recipe Function.
Oh? I didn't really check, darn.
In vanilla Recipes and OreDict-Recipes this boolean is used to make mirrorable Recipes.
Display MoreThe Crafting System is more like a Blueprint. See how one can use it here:
(Result, new Object[] {"XXX", "XAX", "XXX", false, 'X', new ItemStack(Item.redstone, 1), 'A', "gemRuby"})
(Result, new Object[] {"XXX", "XAX", "XXX", false, 'X', new ItemStack(Item.redstone, 1), 'A', "gemSapphire"})
(Result, new Object[] {"XXX", "XAX", "XXX", false, 'X', new ItemStack(Item.redstone, 1), 'A', "gemGreenSapphire"})
(Result, new Object[] {"XXX", "XAX", "XXX", false, 'X', new ItemStack(Item.redstone, 1), 'A', "gemOlivine"})
These four are the ones you are looking for. The Parameters inside the Array are:
"XXX", "XAX" and "XXX" = The shape on the Crafting Table (Blueprint). In this Case for your Energy Crystal
false = This Recipe is not hidden like the UUM-Recipes, set that to true if you shouldnt see this Recipe in NEI or Craftguide
'X' = What the X inside the Blueprint means
new ItemStack(Item.redstone, 1) = The Redstone. I disrecommend using "dustRedstone" as that is just a Part of my Addon (makes many things easier for me)
'A' = What the A inside the Blueprint means
"gemRuby", "gemSapphire", "gemGreenSapphire" and "gemOlivine", those are the OreDict-Based names for the Gems you wanna use. These Strings are enough, no need to iterate for that sake.
Ok, since this relates to my question, I'll post it here...
How would I go about creating a multi-input/output recipe system? I want something akin to the Railcraft Rock crusher, but with more 100% outputs, and requires more than just one object for a single input...
Would I need to save the whole recipe layout of input/output a a single value (encapsulating, if that' the proper term), and have the custom crafting table handle only those single values? Or is there another process to go about this (if possible)?
Example: (simplistic)
bottle of CaSO4 + 1 Na Dust + 1 Na Dust ------> bottle of Na2SO4 + Ca dust
--thus---
if Input = CaSO4 + 1 Na Dust + 1 Na Dust
then Output = Na2SO4 + Ca dust
... if that makes sense?
Ok, since this relates to my question, I'll post it here...
How would I go about creating a multi-input/output recipe system? I want something akin to the Railcraft Rock crusher, but with more 100% outputs, and requires more than just one object for a single input...
There is no such thing in MC or IC², which does that. You need to write your own Machines for that.
Would I need to save the whole recipe layout of input/output a a single value (encapsulating, if that' the proper term), and have the custom crafting table handle only those single values? Or is there another process to go about this (if possible)?
Example: (simplistic)
bottle of CaSO4 + 1 Na Dust + 1 Na Dust ------> bottle of Na2SO4 + Ca dust
However, if you dont wanna make a Machine for it, then make a special Component called "Bottle of X + Dust of Y" as one Item and then use a Machine with one Input and multiple outputs to decompress it. Also possible would be making it a Container Item to give he Bottle as Container and the Dust as Crafting Output.
QuoteHowever, if you dont wanna make a Machine for it, then make a special Component called "Bottle of X + Dust of Y" as one Item and then use a Machine with one Input and multiple outputs to decompress it. Also possible would be making it a Container Item to give he Bottle as Container and the Dust as Crafting Output.
It'll be for a Custom Crafting Bench (Lab Table)... It won't require power (other machines will), but I guess that makes more sense...
So for clarification, It would have to be something like:
= "ReactantX"
then,
Input -> Output
if Input = "ReactantX", then Output = "ProductY"
thus the Table gives you "ProductY":
...right?
