Java Edition 1.12-pre4

Minecraft 1.12-pre4

Edition	Java Edition
Release date	May 18, 2017
Type	Pre-release
Pre-release for	1.12
Downloads	Client (.json) Server
Protocol version	331
Data version	1135
Resource pack format	3
Minimum Java version	Java SE 8
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1.12-pre4 is the fourth pre-release for Java Edition 1.12, released on May 18, 2017.

Additions

Command format

• /function
  • Added new arguments:
    • if <selector> - runs the function only if the specified selector is found (currently only matches 1).
    • unless <selector> - runs the function except when the specified selector is found (currently only matches 0 or 2+).

Changes

Items

Maps

• Beds now have the correct color on the map.

Fixes

17 issues fixed

From the 1.12 development versions

• MC-115025 – Clicking on recipe or on book to close crafting help additionally clicks in inventory
• MC-116622 – Sometimes blocks from Creative inventory can't be placed or dropped
• MC-116723 – Particles of cracks when breaking colored shulkers boxes appear with the old color
• MC-117428 – /function with /execute "An unknown error occurred while attempting to perform this command"
• MC-117450 – Fences and walls now connect to melons, pumpkins, and jack-o'lanterns
• MC-117543 – Recipe book is inconsistent with existing UI elements
• MC-117544 – Colored beds don't appear colored on maps

From the previous development version

• MC-117560 – Recipe book crashes the game upon attempting to craft
• MC-117562 – Executing a function as an entity doesn't use new sender
• MC-117563 – Crash when using enchanted bow to craft dispenser via recipe book
• MC-117564 – Game crashes when you click "advancements" button while there is no advancement done
• MC-117579 – Tools and weapons tab icon of recipe book isn't centered
• MC-117580 – Recipe book doesn't update crafting grid if one of its slots already has enough items to craft as often as possible
• MC-117586 – Feeding a parrot uses item in off-hand as well
• MC-117589 – Feeding parrots cookies shows "fell out of world" death message
• MC-117593 – Cookies kill invulnerable parrots in survival mode
• MC-117605 – Ladders can be placed on transparent blocks if a solid block is nearby

Videos

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Trivia

• 1.12-pre4 was previously removed from the launcher for some time, but was added back in September 2018.