The /setblock command in Minecraft allows the user to change a block at specific coordinates of their current Minecraft world to the specified block. The usage and syntax of this command depends on the platform (Java or Bedrock) you are using it. You can see both versions of the syntax below and what to use for each argument (the conditions after the command itself).
Java
Using the command in Java is quite simple and just as customizable as using the command in Bedrock. The syntax is as follows:
/ setblock
[destroy|keep|replace]
Exemple: / setblock 45 70200 minecraft: four[facing=north]{BurnTime: 200} remplacer
Result: Sets a north-facing furnace at position 45 70 200 that burns for 200 ticks. The replaced block does not emit a sound and does not delete the content.
Arguments
: The position of the block to be changed. Must include xyz coordinates, including floating point numbers, tildes, or caret notations.
- : The block and arguments to use to set details about the block, such as direction and other customization options. Unlike Bedrock, the additional conditions must be added as part of this argument.
- [destroy | keep | replace]: Added option for how to handle the placement of the new block. Must use only one.
- destroy: destroys the block as if a Survival player had destroyed it. Plays the block breaking sound and deletes its contents.
- keep: Replaces only air blocks.
- replace: sets the position of the new block, does not play block break sound, and does not delete content.
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bedrock
In Bedrock, the command tends to be more complicated and requires additional input for specific arguments. The syntax is as follows:
/ setblock
[blockStates: block states] [destroy | keep | replace]
Exemple 1: / setblock 45 70200 stone_slab [« stone_slab_type »: « Quartz », « facing direction »:3] détruire
The result is a 45 east-facing quartz slab that destroys the replaced block and drops its contents.
: The position of the block to be changed. Must understand xyz coordinates, including floating point numbers, tilde, or caret notations.
- : The block to place. Must use block_id.
- [blockStates]: Addition arguments to use after the tileName argument that specify the characteristics of the block being placed.
- [destroy | keep | replace]: Added option for how to handle the placement of the new block. Must use only one.
- destroy: destroys the block as if a Survival player had destroyed it. Plays the block breaking sound and deletes its contents.
- keep: Replaces only air blocks.
- replace: sets the position of the new block, does not play block break sound, and does not delete content.
These are the basics of using the /setblock command! For additional Minecraft guides and content, be sure to visit our Minecraft homepage!
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