# Textreader
\nTextreader is a Datapack thats used for reading and sending various text sources such as signs, books (lecterns included) and text_display entites as chat messages.<\/p>\n
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## Triggers
\nTextreader provides various means of sending text sources into chat with signs only being readable with each source having their unique result with the following:
\n– Signs<\/p>\n
Can send both the front\/back text of the Sign.
\n`textreader.a_sign.do_send` and `textreader.a_sign.do_read` uses a cast from the player’s eyes, `textreader.a_sign.do_complex` uses the position of the player’s feet.
\n– Books and the Lectern<\/p>\n
Sends the page contents of a players set index value. Title and Author included if the book is a written book. `textreader.a_book.do_send` checks the mainhand slot and runs if applicable, `textreader.a_lectern.do_send` uses the position of the player’s feet.
\n– Text Displays<\/p>\n
Sends the text data of the text_display entity. `textreader.a_text_display.do_send` uses a cast from the player’s eyes to get the entity text data.<\/p>\n
## Configs
\nYou as the player can change how some functions work by changing the following settings:
\n– Send Type<\/p>\n
Affects only signs. Send Type changes how signs are read via `textreader.c_send_type` with 0 = Front and Back, 1 = Front Only and 2 = Back Only.
\n– Page Index<\/p>\n
Changes which page of a book should the player send the contents from via `textreader.c_index`. Negative values are invalid!<\/p>\n
## Developer
\nDeveloper Mode allows for some more fine control over certain stuff. This can be potentially dangerous and be used for malicious intents so Debug Toggle is disabled by default!
\n– Developer Mode<\/p>\n
Changes if the player can use StringLib for signs and execute commands via signs and books. `textreader.zzz_config.developer_mode` 0 = Run as normal, 1 = Use StringLib and execute commands.
\n– Debug Toggle<\/p>\n
Determines if Developer can be used (Disabled by default) Change the #Value of textreader.zzz_config.debug to 0 = Disabled or 1 = Enabled<\/p>\n
### Credits
\ngu, StringLib<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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