Structural Tools is a utility mod designed for modpack creators and developers. It exports in-game structures into JSON files, essential for creating multiblock structures or custom machine models.

Key Features

- **Structure Export**:

Export selected areas as standard JSON data.

- **MMCE Support**:

Supports exporting to Modular Machinery Community Edition (MMCE) format for defining machine structures.

Blockbench Plugin

A powerful Blockbench plugin (`structural_tools_importer.js`) is included for visual editing and optimizing exported structures.

It can convert complex structures into low-poly models, significantly reducing block count via **Smart Merging** and **Force Max** modes, ideal for preview models or simplifying complex builds.

Plugin Highlights

- **Smart Import**:

Automatically merges adjacent blocks to optimize polygon count.

- **Force Max Mode**:

Offers extreme model simplification algorithms (like shell extraction, cavity filling) to generate ultra-low-poly previews.

- Utilities:

Includes shell preservation, visible-face retention, and uniform scaling tools.

Quick Usage

Export Structure

Use in-game commands to export structures; files are generated in `config/structural_tools_exports/`.

- Standard Export**:

`/structural_tools export <name>`

- MMCE Export**:

`/structural_tools export_mmce <name>`

Install Plugin

1. Open Blockbench, go to **File** -> **Plugins** -> **Load Plugin from File**.

2. Navigate to the mod directory and select:

`tools/blockbench/structural_tools_importer/structural_tools_importer.js`

Import & Edit

Load the generated JSON file in Blockbench via **File** -> **Import** -> **Import Structural Tools Export** for editing.