[Solved] How to find out if integer is an item id?

Discussion in 'Spigot Plugin Development' started by HotProtato, May 30, 2015.

  1. HotProtato

    HotProtato

    I've tried to create an itemstack and catch any exceptions and if it does throw an exception then it isn't an item id, is this correct? Is there a better method?
     
    #1 HotProtato, May 30, 2015
  3. HotProtato

    HotProtato

    Just found out it doesn't throw an exception, just great -.- instead it does nothing
     
    #2 HotProtato, May 30, 2015
  5. HotProtato

    HotProtato

    Nvm :) Throws a NullPointerException so the item is null if new ItemStack(this integer isn't valid) never mind guys!
     
    #3 HotProtato, May 30, 2015
  7. raratchet

    raratchet

    id are no longer used you should try other methods :)
     
    #4 raratchet, May 30, 2015
  9. HotProtato

    HotProtato

    I just
    try{
    new Material(theId).name();
    } catch(NullPointerException e){
    //then it isn't a valid item id
    }
    :p
     
    #5 HotProtato, May 30, 2015
  11. Coder

    Coder

    With that you heavily rely on something, which can change anytime, as it isn't specified in the API. For example in 1.8.7 it could throw a IllegalArgumentException or just return "AIR". You don't know.

    Better only use functions you can rely on: Material.getMaterial(id) == null when given invalid id.
     
    #6 Coder, May 30, 2015
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  13. HotProtato

    HotProtato

    It is command based, generally it would be better that way, however what I am using it for is better with my method as the item is generated via command into a custom GUI, I don't think it would change if the event was cancelled all the time :p
     
    #7 HotProtato, May 30, 2015
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