How To Use The Minecraft Fill Command In Java (Updated)

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By UnderMyCap

Key Points Covered In This Video

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  • 🌟 Overview of Slash Fill Command: Introduction to the slash fill command in Minecraft and its uses.
  • 🗺️ Filling Areas: Explanation of how to fill areas using coordinates and block types.
  • 🔄 Command Navigation: Instructions on using the command bar and up arrow to retrieve previous commands.
  • 🔨 Command Types Explained: Breakdown of command types: destroy, hollow, keep, outline, and replace.
  • 🪨 Destroy vs. Replace: Differences between the destroy command (drops items) and replace command (does not drop items).
  • 🏗️ Hollow and Outline Functions: Demonstration of how hollow and outline commands create shapes in Minecraft.
  • ✨ Keep Command Functionality: Explanation of the keep command that replaces blocks while leaving specified blocks untouched.
  • 📝 Future Tutorials: Invitation for viewers to suggest a Bedrock tutorial, noting differences in commands between Java and Bedrock.
  • 👍 Engagement Reminder: Encouragement to like, subscribe, and check out other social links for support.
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Mastering the Minecraft Fill Command in Java

Unlock the potential of the /fill command to streamline your Minecraft building projects!

Introduction to the Fill Command

Hey everyone, if you’re diving into the world of Minecraft commands, the slash fill command is a powerful tool to have in your arsenal. Today, we’re exploring how to use this command effectively to speed up your builds and make your Minecraft experience even more fun and efficient.

Basic Usage of the Fill Command

To start using the slash fill command, simply type /fill in your Minecraft chat and hit space. You’ll see it begin to prompt you for coordinates. For instance, if you enter /fill 3 3 5 followed by a block type like grass_block, you’ll see it fills the designated space with grass blocks.

This basic command is just the tip of the iceberg, as you can specify blocks and their types to create whatever structure you imagine.

Identifying Coordinates for Fill Areas

Identifying areas to fill can be tricky, but there’s a straightforward method to ensure you get your coordinates right. Use a visual marker, like a wool block, to determine your starting and ending points. By placing a marker at the top and bottom corners of your desired fill area, you’ll have a clear idea of where to focus your fill command.

Once you’ve selected your points, use the fill command like this: point your cursor at the block, note the coordinates, type /fill, and start filling in your area. This technique is simple but very effective for precise construction.

Understanding Fill Types: Destroy, Hollow, Keep, Outline, Replace

Let’s break down each variation of the fill command:

  • Destroy: This command will pop blocks and drop their items. Don’t use this if you don’t want loose blocks cluttering your world.
  • Replace: It fills an area without dropping items from existing blocks. Ideal for large clean-up operations.
  • Hollow: As the name suggests, it creates a hollow structure with only the perimeter filled.
  • Outline: Similar to hollow, it creates just the border of the specified area.
  • Keep: This preserves any existing blocks in an area, only filling air spaces.

Each command type serves a unique function depending on your needs, from creating hollow rooms to transforming terrain without wrecking existing builds.

Pro Tips for Efficient Use

Use the up arrow in your command bar to retrieve previously entered commands, saving time and reducing errors. This feature is especially handy when filling out larger areas where accuracy and repetition are key.

Conclusion and Additional Resources

Mastering the /fill command can change how you approach building in Minecraft. Whether you’re creating massive landscapes or meticulously designing structures, this command is an indispensable part of the creative process.

Stay connected for more tips and let us know if you want a similar tutorial for Minecraft Bedrock. The syntax differs slightly, but the potential is equally vast.

For further inquiries, make sure to explore additional resources on Minecraft commands, extending your knowledge and enhancing your gameplay. Happy crafting!

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Video Transcript

Hey everybody, it’s Under My Cap, and welcome back to another video. Today, I’m going to be showing you how to use the slash fill command. I’m going to go through all five of the fill types and also show you how you can fill areas very simply. I’ve got a really cool thing to show you as well, which will make it much easier to figure out where you want to fill an area. I know in the past I’ve struggled with that many times, but it’s really cool. Also, don’t forget to leave a like and subscribe to the channel if you’re new. I can’t wait to get into this, so let’s type in slash fill. If we go to slash fill, you’ll notice that these titles pop up, and this is simply asking where we want to fill an area. As you can see, if I do this, do another three, and then let’s just add a few numbers here. Let’s say I did three, three, and five. Now, I want to add a block as well. So if I want grass block, you’ll see that it’s filled an area here. This is probably one of the basic commands that you can do. As you can see, it has filled this area, and you can also see that because I specified a different height in the command right here, the height is also different here. Now that’s a basic command. Let’s get straight into the other commands. Let’s say you want to fill this area. I have two little blocks to indicate that I want that to be the top end and that to be the bottom end. This is how you do it. I do the save method, which is basically just pointing your little plus icon at the block you want. Now, we also want to type in the slash fill command. So, slash fill, as you can see, the squiggly lines have been replaced with what we are looking at. It’s 234; you get it, it’s the coordinates. So if I do this, then I want to hit enter. The reason I hit enter is that I can actually go back into my command bar and click the up arrow. You can see that the command or my coordinates have shown up, which is really useful because I can point my little plus cursor at the block, then go back to my slash command and use the up arrow to navigate to the last coordinates. If I click space, you’ll also see that these coordinates pop up. I’m just going to go ahead and type glass, then hit enter. As you can see, the area we requested—from that white block which was there to the white block down here—has been filled successfully. This is really useful if you want to fill a specific area. Now let’s move on to the next part. I’m going to go into more depth about these next commands: destroy, hollow, keep, outline, and replace. Basically, the names say what they do. Destroy will destroy the blocks, hollow will hollow the area, keep will keep blocks, outline will outline, and replace will replace the blocks. Now, destroy and replace are basically the same, except you have to remember this: destroy will destroy the block and also drop the item. If it’s a block like glass, it won’t drop anything, but if you have something like stone, it will drop cobblestone or the item required. Let’s say I use destroy with dirt. As you can see, I’ve filled this whole area up. But if I decide to destroy it with a different block, like stone, you’ll see that it drops a whole bunch of items. Now, let’s move on to replace. Replace doesn’t drop blocks. If I do this, you’ll notice it will replace the whole area but won’t drop any of the dirt blocks or the stone blocks, sorry. The next command, hollow, will create a hollow area. If I hit enter, you’ll see that because I’m using Optifine, the glass has a different texture, but the actual area inside here is hollow. Now, an interesting thing about this command is that hollow has the exact same effect as outline. If I hit outline, you’ll see that the area I just broke is now fixed, and it is still a hollow area or an outlined area. Now, the last part of this command is the keep command. I’m going to place a whole bunch of blocks in here just to show you how this works. I’m putting blocks on the outside and everywhere in this area just to demonstrate. Now I’m going to change this to the keep command, and when I hit enter, you’ll notice that it replaced everything apart from the air area. It hasn’t replaced the actual physical blocks. So that’s basically it for this tutorial. I just covered the simple parts. If you want me to do a Bedrock tutorial, also comment in the description. Please note this will not work with Bedrock because the command line is a bit different. I don’t know why; I think it’s just because Minecraft is coded differently for Minecraft Bedrock. Don’t forget to check out my socials and my donation link, but also don’t forget to leave a like and subscribe to the channel if you are new. That’s about it. I can’t wait to see you in the next video. See ya!

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