Visual Workbench Mod FAQ

Just place a crafting table and open it like normal — the mod changes the existing block, so there's nothing new to craft or unlock. Put items in the grid and they'll stay there and show up on the block.

Yes. Anything left in the crafting grid stays there when you close the interface, so you can walk away and come back to it later. This is the main feature that separates it from a vanilla crafting table.

Make sure you're actually using a crafting table and not a different crafting station, since the mod only affects the vanilla workbench. Also check that the items are in the grid slots and not just your inventory, and confirm the mod is loaded for the world you're in.

All items in the crafting grid drop on the ground when the block is broken, so nothing is lost. Pick them up before they despawn, especially on a server.

Yes, and this is one of the mod's best uses — you can set up a shared crafting station and leave items in it. Just remember other players can take what's in the grid, so don't leave anything valuable unattended.

It only changes the vanilla crafting table, so mods that add their own separate crafting blocks won't be affected. If another mod replaces or reskins the vanilla table, you may see conflicts.

It needs to be installed on both the client and the server for the display and item persistence to work correctly in multiplayer. On a server, players without it may not see the items on the block.

No — it only renders the items already sitting in the crafting grid, which is a very small amount of extra rendering. Performance impact is negligible even with many workbenches nearby.

No, it's purely a visual and convenience change to the crafting table — it doesn't add automation, hopper interaction, or auto-crafting. You still craft manually by taking the output.

Place a crafting table where you want it, put the ingredients for your recipe in the grid, and leave them there. The items persist between sessions, so you can return and just grab the output each time.

It adds a functional 3D workbench that shows the items placed in its crafting slots directly on the block. This makes the crafting setup look more aesthetically pleasing.

No, items placed in the crafting grid remain in place even after closing the interface. This makes crafting more convenient since you don't have to re-add them each time.

They are displayed on the workbench block itself rather than only inside the interface. This adds a visually appealing touch to the block.

All items in the crafting grid are dropped when the block is broken. This ensures nothing is lost.

Yes, it is described as a great fit for servers because it looks visually cool. The visible items on the block add to the overall aesthetic.

No, it doesn't bring anything particularly revolutionary. It simply makes items in the crafting slots visible on the block itself for a nicer look.