# LotTweaks<\/p>\n
LotTweaks is a Minecraft mod that adds quality-of-life tools for Creative-mode builders. Reach across an entire build with one keystroke, cycle between related blocks (stone \u2192 granite \u2192 diorite) with the scroll wheel, replace blocks in place, and pick distant blocks at a glance.<\/p>\n
## Features<\/p>\n
### Reach Extension<\/p>\n
Break, place, and pick blocks up to 100+ blocks away. Hold the key (default: **U**) and scroll the mouse wheel to adjust the range on the fly.<\/p>\n
> Both client and server need this mod installed.<\/p>\n
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### Palette<\/p>\n
Hold the key (default: **R**) and scroll to swap the held item for the next one in the same item group \u2014 for example, stone \u2192 granite \u2192 diorite, or oak planks \u2192 birch planks. Double-tap to switch between palette groups.<\/p>\n
Item groups are defined in `LotTweaks-ItemGroups.json` and can be edited freely. Items with components such as enchantments or custom names are supported, so an enchanted bow or a renamed item can be registered as its own palette entry.<\/p>\n
> Client-side only.<\/p>\n
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### Replace Block<\/p>\n
Press the key (default: **G**) while looking at a block to replace it with the item in your main hand.<\/p>\n
> Both client and server need this mod installed.<\/p>\n
### Smart Pick<\/p>\n
Press the key (default: **V**) to pick the block you are looking at, even when it is well beyond the vanilla pick range. Long-press the key and scroll to pick from your recent pick-block history instead.<\/p>\n
> Client-side only.<\/p>\n
## Default Keybindings<\/p>\n
| Key | Action | Required side |
\n| — | — | — |
\n| **V** | Smart Pick | Client |
\n| **R** | Palette | Client |
\n| **G** | Replace Block | Client + Server |
\n| **U** | Reach Extension | Client + Server |<\/p>\n
All keys can be rebound from the standard Minecraft Controls screen.<\/p>\n
## Commands<\/p>\n
All commands are client-side.<\/p>\n
– `\/lottweaks add` \u2014 Register the items in your hotbar as a new entry in the **primary** palette group.
\n– `\/lottweaks add 2` \u2014 Register the items in your hotbar as a new entry in the **secondary** palette group.
\n– `\/lottweaks reload` \u2014 Reload item groups from `LotTweaks-ItemGroups.json`.<\/p>\n
## Configuration<\/p>\n
Item groups are stored in `LotTweaks-ItemGroups.json` inside your `config\/` directory. The file is created with sensible defaults the first time you launch the game.<\/p>\n
**To customize:**<\/p>\n
1. Edit `LotTweaks-ItemGroups.json` directly, or use `\/lottweaks add`.
\n2. Run `\/lottweaks reload` to apply the changes.
\n3. If the file contains errors, the offending lines are reported in chat and in the log.<\/p>\n
**To reset to defaults:**<\/p>\n
1. Delete `LotTweaks-ItemGroups.json`.
\n2. Restart Minecraft. A fresh default config will be regenerated.<\/p>\n
**Migrating from older versions:**<\/p>\n
Older text-based configs (`LotTweaks-BlockGroups.txt` and `LotTweaks-BlockGroups2.txt`) are automatically migrated to the new JSON format on first launch.<\/p>\n
## FAQ<\/p>\n
**Reach Extension or Replace Block isn’t working.**
\nMake sure the same version of LotTweaks is installed on the server. These two features require both sides.<\/p>\n
**Does this mod work with blocks added by other mods?**
\nProbably yes for standard blocks, but blocks from other mods are not officially supported.<\/p>\n
**Can I share a customized item-groups config with others?**
\nYes \u2014 feel free to distribute your `LotTweaks-ItemGroups.json`.<\/p>\n
## Recent Changes<\/p>\n
– **2.4.x** \u2014 Items with components (enchantments, custom names, etc.) can now be registered as distinct palette entries. Configs are stored as `LotTweaks-ItemGroups.json` (legacy `.txt` configs are auto-migrated).
\n– **2.3.7** \u2014 Internal rename to clearer feature names: `ExPick` \u2192 **Smart Pick**, `Rotate` \u2192 **Palette**, `AdjustRange` \u2192 **Reach Extension**, `Replace` \u2192 **Replace Block**. No functional changes.
\n– **2.3.2** \u2014 Fixed Smart Pick not working for distant blocks.
\n– **2.3.0** \u2014 Migrated to the reach-entity-attribute library to reduce conflicts with other mods.
\n– **2.2.2** \u2014 Added option `SHOW_BLOCKCONFIG_ERROR_LOG_TO_CHAT`.
\n– **2.2.1** \u2014 Added pick-from-history to Smart Pick. 2.2.2+ clients can connect to 2.2.1 servers.<\/p>\n
## Discord<\/p>\n
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## Disclaimer<\/p>\n
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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