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Expand Up @@ -20,6 +20,10 @@ Single Block Pattern

The most basic pattern of just a single block. A block is identified by three parts: the `block type <https://minecraft.wiki/w/Java_Edition_data_values#IDs>`_, additional `block states <https://minecraft.wiki/w/Block_states>`_, and `nbt data <https://minecraft.wiki/w/NBT_format>`_. These three links to the Minecraft Wiki, along with WorldEdit's in-built tab-completion for commands, should guide you in specifying the block you want. Additional states are always appended to the type using the syntax ``block_type[state1=value,state2=value,...]``. Note that when states are not specified, or if some are left out, the default values will be used for those states. NBT is written using Minecraft's SNBT syntax, ``block_type{'nbt_key':'value'}``. NBT data always comes after the block states if supplied, ``block_type[property=value]{'nbt_key':'value'}``.

Instead of specifying a block type directly, you can use ``hand`` or ``offhand`` to use the block held in your main hand or offhand respectively. This is useful when you already have the block you want to use in your hotbar. The block type and states are taken from the item you are holding, where applicable.

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It's probably also worth mentioning that setting states and NBT still works with this.


You can also use ``pos1`` to use the block at your primary selection point. See :ref:`Selecting Cuboids <usage/regions/selections:Selecting Cuboids>` for how to set your selection.

.. topic:: Example: Single block patterns

Setting a selection to stone::
Expand All @@ -42,6 +46,18 @@ The most basic pattern of just a single block. A block is identified by three pa

//set oak_sign[rotation=12]{'is_waxed':1}

Setting a selection to the block in your main hand::

//set hand

Setting a selection to the block in your offhand::

//set offhand

Setting a selection to the block at pos1::

//set pos1

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