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===== Prerequisites ===== | ===== Prerequisites ===== | ||
- | * A Java Development Kit (JDK) for Java 8 or newer [[https:// | + | * A Java Development Kit (JDK) for Java 8 (recommended) |
- | * Any IDE, for example [[https:// | + | * Any Java IDE, for example [[https:// |
- | ===== General Steps ===== | + | ===== Mod Startup |
+ | There are two main ways to make a new mod for Minecraft based on Fabric. You can either manually download fabric-example-mod and setup by yourself, or use automatic tools for you. | ||
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+ | ==== Manual Steps ==== | ||
- Copy the starting files from [[https:// | - Copy the starting files from [[https:// | ||
- Edit '' | - Edit '' | ||
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* Make sure to update the versions of Minecraft, the mappings and the loader - all of which can be queried through [[https:// | * Make sure to update the versions of Minecraft, the mappings and the loader - all of which can be queried through [[https:// | ||
* Add any other dependencies you plan to use in '' | * Add any other dependencies you plan to use in '' | ||
- | - Import the build.gradle file to your IDE. You may refer to next section for specific IDE's. | + | - Import the build.gradle file to your IDE. You may refer to the next section for specific IDE's. |
- Happy modding! | - Happy modding! | ||
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Run the '' | Run the '' | ||
- | ==== IntelliJ IDEA ==== | + | === IntelliJ IDEA === |
If you are using IntelliJ IDEA by JetBrains, please follow these steps: | If you are using IntelliJ IDEA by JetBrains, please follow these steps: | ||
- | - Run '' | + | - In the IDEA main menu, select |
- | - In order to run/debug your project, go to menu '' | + | - Select the project's build.gradle file to import the project. |
- | - Happy Modding! | + | - After Gradle is done setting up, close (File -> Close Project) |
- | ==== Eclipse | + | //Optional, but recommended//: |
+ | By default, IntelliJ delegates to Gradle to build the project. This is unnecessary for Fabric and causes longer build times and hotswapping related weirdness, among other problems. To make it use the builtin compiler: | ||
+ | - Open the ' | ||
+ | - Change the 'Build and run using' and 'Run tests using' fields to ' | ||
+ | - Go to File -> Project Structure -> Project and set ' | ||
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+ | Unfortunately, | ||
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+ | === Eclipse === | ||
If you are using Eclipse and you would like to have the IDE run configs you can run '' | If you are using Eclipse and you would like to have the IDE run configs you can run '' | ||
- | ==== Visual Studio Code ==== | + | === Visual Studio Code === |
If you are using VSCode by Microsoft, please follow [[tutorial: | If you are using VSCode by Microsoft, please follow [[tutorial: | ||
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+ | ==== Generator ==== | ||
+ | You may also use [[https:// | ||
+ | - Download latest release of GeneratorFabricMod [[https:// | ||
+ | - Make a new directory, then run a command shell there and type '' | ||
+ | - After letting it get its dependencies, | ||
+ | - You're now done, just open the project folder with in your IDE. | ||
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+ | ==== MinecraftDev IntelliJ IDEA Plugin ==== | ||
+ | If you are using IntelliJ IDEA you can use Earthcomputer' | ||
+ | You can follow [[https:// | ||
===== Getting started ===== | ===== Getting started ===== | ||
Try [[tutorial: | Try [[tutorial: | ||
- | ===== Advice ===== | ||
+ | ===== Advice ===== | ||
* While Fabric API is not strictly necessary for developing mods, its primary goal is to provide cross-compatibility and hooks where the game engine does not, and as such it is highly recommended! | * While Fabric API is not strictly necessary for developing mods, its primary goal is to provide cross-compatibility and hooks where the game engine does not, and as such it is highly recommended! | ||
- | * As Fabric is in early development, | + | * Occasionally, with development of fabric-loom (our Gradle build plugin) issues may crop up which require |
* Don't hesitate to ask questions! We're here to help you and work with you to make your dream mod a reality. | * Don't hesitate to ask questions! We're here to help you and work with you to make your dream mod a reality. | ||
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