Block.setData() deprecated

Hi
I want to update my Plugin to 1.7.2, but the method setData(byte b) in the class Block seems to be deprecated. Does anybody know what can be used instead of it ?
I need this to change the Metadata of Blocks.


Thanks in advance !

~Oneric

 

That method has been deprecated for ages. I'm still using it and they' have to pry it out of my cold dead hands...

Anyway, if you want to avoid the problem, you need to use the MaterialType classes to do what you want. Personally I find this system pretty clunky to use, especially if you don't know the Material you're working with in advance.

Otherwise just suppress the warning and move on...

 

Ok, for setting Blocks I can use

Code:

setType(Material.AIR)

but I couldn't find any way to set the MEtadata of the Block without using the depecated setData(byte b) or setData(byte b, boolean b2) which is also deprecated ?

~Oneric