Structure Visualizer
by Mrbysco
Structure Visualizer lets players view saved structure files on the client, so builders can see a .nbt structure in the world before placing it.
What it does
Structure files in the mods/structures folder can be previewed in the world while the game runs. The client draws the selected structure, and a set of keyboard shortcuts on the numpad opens the structure menu, moves the structure along the X, Y and Z axes, shows its coordinates and toggles rendering. The mod is a building aid for players who reuse .nbt templates in their own worlds.
On the first launch the mod reads the structures folder, and any .nbt file added there later appears in the menu after it is loaded. The mod runs on the client only, so a server does not need it and players on a server that lacks it cannot see the preview. It is released under the MIT License, is open source, and covers 1.16.4 and 1.16.5 on Forge, with the 0.2.0 beta file for 1.16.5 as the latest release.
Key features
Client-side structure preview
Selected .nbt structure files are drawn in the world on the client, letting a builder check placement before committing blocks.
Numpad menu controls
The structure menu opens with the Numpad 9 key by default, giving access to the selection screen from the keyboard.
Axis movement keys
Numpad 8 and 2 move the structure up and down the Z axis, while 7, 6 and 5 handle X and Y movement.
Coordinate display
The Structure Coordinates key on Numpad 6 shows where the previewed structure sits in the world.
Render toggle
Numpad 3 turns the structure rendering on or off, so the preview can be hidden without closing the menu.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Planning a build from a template
A builder who keeps a library of .nbt structures can place a template at an exact spot and move it into position before building.
Checking a structure before use
Someone holding a structure file can look at it in their own world to confirm its size and layout first.
Who it’s for: The mod suits builders who use structure templates in single-player or on their own client. Because it works on the client alone, server owners do not need to install it for players to use it.
Questions
Does Structure Visualizer need to be installed on the server?
Where do structure files go?
Which Minecraft versions does it support?
More from Mrbysco
What the author says
Using this mod you can visualize structure files (.nbt) in the world to aid with building. Structure Coordinates (defaults to Numpad 6)
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/structure-visualizer
- Owner
- Mrbysco
- Published
- 2022-05-24
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2022-05-24
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15