For example, #logWood will display all log type items. When not using the subset search, regular expressions can be used in the search field.īy adding a # before the search string, it is possible to search for items by ore dictionary name. For example, will display all armor-like items, will show everything from the "Combat" creative tab, and will show all items from Forestry, its creative tabs, and Plugins for Forestry. To turn this off and return to non-highlighting mode, simply double-click the search box again.īy adding a before the search string, it is possible to search for items by subset (see below). If the search box is double-clicked, it will turn yellow and highlight items on the screen that fit the search typed inside the box. Any search terms will be saved and loaded when the Player restarts Minecraft. Right-clicking on the search box will clear it ready for typing. The search box must be first clicked on to start typing. Only items that contain the text in the Item Search field will be shown in the Item Pane (the grid on the right side of the NEI screen). The Item Search Box is the black bordered rectangle at the bottom of the inventory screen. This function works in generally the same way as the recipe view. Similarly, if a Player presses the Usage key (default U or Shift+ R) while hovering over an item (or Right-clicking on the item if not in the Cheat mode), NEI will show the item's usage (what crafting recipes it is used in). The Player can go back to the last recipe using the Back key (default Backspace). Shapeless, Shaped Crafting, Smelting, Rolling Machine, Blast Furnace), click the top arrows of the pop-up box. To change between different methods of obtaining that item (e.g. Scrolling or using the bottom arrows of the pop-up box will cycle through available recipes of that method. Pressing the Recipe key (default R) when hovering over any item will bring up recipes that include that item. For example, wool will change its color and ores will show other variations of the same ore by using Forge's Ore Dictionary (this cycling can be stopped while holding Shift). When a recipe can be made using multiple types of the same item, the ingredients will cycle through the available subtypes. Recipe view shows all the ways to craft that item, be it with a Crafting Bench, Furnace, Brewing Stand or other custom crafting Inventory. At any time, closing the NEI's pop-up box can be done with ESC key or Inventory Key (Default, E).