Revolutionize your Minecraft experience with an advanced painting system featuring a user-friendly selection GUI, locking capabilities, and various transformation options.
Enhanced Painting Experience
The Better Paint mod, designed for Minecraft version 1.21.1, upgrades the traditional painting mechanics, introducing a selection interface, a way to safeguard your art, and multiple transformation tools.
Unique Features
Intuitive Painting Selection Interface
To access the painting selection interface, hold your painting and press Ctrl + Right-click on any wall.
- Paintings are categorized by size, including 1×1, 2×2, and 4×4 options.
- A large preview of each painting is provided for easy selection.
- Simply click on any preview to place the chosen artwork in your desired location.
- If the area isn’t sufficient for the painting, a warning message in red will appear in the action bar.
Artwork Locking System
To keep your painting intact when removed and replaced, utilize the locking feature.
- To lock: Hold a glass pane and right-click on an existing painting.
- To unlock: Hold any axe and right-click on a painting that has been locked.
- In your inventory, locked paintings will show a
[Locked]label in the tooltip. - You can modify locked paintings by pressing Ctrl + Right-click to access the selection interface.
Transform Your Artwork
In the painting selection interface, you have the option to modify the painting before placing it:
- Rotation: Click the Rotate button to turn the painting 90° clockwise with each click.
- Horizontal Flip: Mirror the painting from left to right.
- Vertical Flip: Mirror the painting from top to bottom.
- Reset: Return all changes to the painting’s original state.
System Requirements
- Minecraft version 1.21.1
- Fabric Loader version 0.16.0 or newer
- Fabric API must be installed
Installation Instructions
- Download and install Fabric Loader compatible with Minecraft 1.21.1.
- Download the Fabric API and place it in the
modsdirectory. - Download the Better Paint mod and add it to the
modsfolder. - Start Minecraft using the Fabric profile to enjoy the improved painting features.
Licensing
This project operates under the MIT License, allowing for flexibility and open use.
