Builder's Guides Mod 1.12.2, — Guide
Marker Card Types
Each card type provides a unique visual overlay. Once a card is inserted into a Marker, its parameters can be adjusted using the Mallet.
| Card Type | Function | Mallet Interaction (Hammer Mode) |
|---|---|---|
| Axis Card | Displays the positive and negative X, Y, and Z axes. | Toggles individual axes on/off. |
| Center Card | Calculates the distance and center point between two targets. | Adjusts target points. |
| Chunk Card | Displays the 16x16 boundary of the current chunk and its center. | N/A |
| Ghost Card | Displays ghost blocks in specific patterns (Floor, Wall, Cuboid). | Increases/Decreases dimensions. |
| Ghost Stairs | Displays ghost stair blocks for vertical alignment. | Extends or retracts the staircase. |
| Range Card | Calculates distance and center block from the Marker to a target. | Changes the target distance. |
| Spacing Card | Displays every Nth block in each direction (e.g., for pillars). | Changes the value of 'N'. |
| World Card | Displays a vertical guide from bedrock to world height. | N/A |
| Shape Card | Displays complex geometric shapes (Circle, Sphere, etc.). | Changes radius/dimensions. |
Shape Card Sub-Modes
When using the Shape Card, you can use the Mallet in Config Mode to cycle through the following geometries: * Circle: A 2D ring with a configurable radius. * Dome: A 3D half-sphere. * Sphere: A full 3D sphere. * Ellipse: An oval shape where X and Z radii can be configured independently.
Ghost Card Sub-Modes
The Ghost Card can be toggled between several modes using the Mallet in Config Mode: * Single Mode: A simple row or column of blocks. * Floor Mode: A horizontal plane of ghost blocks. * Wall Mode: A vertical plane of ghost blocks. * Cuboid Mode: A full 3D box outline.
Mallet Modes & Mechanics
The Mallet's functionality changes based on its active mode. You must cycle these modes to fully configure your guides.
1. Wrench Mode
- Right-Click: Rotates the Marker block.
- Shift-Right-Click: Removes the current Marker Card from the Marker.
2. Config Mode
- Right-Click: Cycles through sub-types for specific cards (e.g., changing a Shape Card from 'Circle' to 'Sphere').
- Shift-Right-Click: Forces the Marker to recalculate and refresh the visual guide (useful if the world geometry has changed).
3. Decorate Mode
- Right-Click: Cycles through the available colors for the ghost blocks and lines. This allows you to color-code different parts of your build.
4. Hammer Mode
- Right-Click: Pushes out the guide (increases the size/dimension) in the direction the player is facing.
- Shift-Right-Click: Pulls in the guide (decreases the size/dimension) from the direction the player is facing.
Additional Information
Mobs, Biomes, and Dimensions
Builder's Guides is a utility-focused mod and does not add any new mobs, creatures, biomes, or dimensions to the game. It is designed to work within existing vanilla or modded environments to assist with construction.
Technical Notes
- Visuals: The ghost blocks are non-solid and do not have collision. They are only visible to the player who configured them or players looking at the Marker.
- Performance: The mod is optimized to have a minimal impact on frame rates, even when rendering large spheres or long axis lines.
- Compatibility: Works with most block-adding mods, as the ghost blocks simply occupy the same space as air or existing blocks without replacing them.