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Troubleshooting & Usage Guide

This comprehensive guide will help you get the most out of LitematicDownloader and solve common issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answer: Follow this step-by-step video tutorial: How to Link Client to Website Account

This process allows you to connect your in-game LitematicDownloader client with your choculaterie.com account for seamless publishing and management.

Q2: How to post from the client/game?

Answer: Watch the detailed tutorial: How to Post from Client/Game

Learn how to publish your schematics directly from within Minecraft without ever leaving the game.

Answer: Check out this tutorial: How to Link Website Account to Minecraft

This connection enables account integration and allows you to manage your published schematics.

Q4: The schematics are not loading?

Answer: 1. First, visit https://status.choculaterie.com/ to check the service status
2. If the site is healthy, try refreshing the schematic list in-game
3. Ensure Minecraft has network permissions on your system
4. Check your internet connection and firewall settings

Q5: How to quick-share a schematic?

Answer: Learn about the Quick-Share feature: How to Quick-Share a Schematic

Quick-Share generates instant URLs for sharing your builds without requiring publishing or accounts.

Q6: How to open the menu/mod?

Answer: - Default Key: Press "N" to open the LitematicDownloader interface - Customization: You can change this keybind in Minecraft's vanilla keybind menu - Location: Controls → Key Binds → LitematicDownloader section

How to Use Features

Account Setup and Linking

Linking Your Accounts

  1. Create choculaterie.com Account: Register on the website first
  2. Link Website to Minecraft: Follow the tutorial in Q3 above
  3. Connect Client to Website: Use the process shown in Q1 tutorial
  4. Verify Connection: Test by trying to publish a schematic

Using the Interface

Opening LitematicDownloader

  1. In-Game: Press "N" (default keybind) while in any world
  2. Menu Navigation: Use mouse or keyboard to navigate
  3. Search Function: Type in the search bar to find specific schematics
  4. Categories: Browse by different build categories

Interface Layout

  • Search Bar: Located at the top for finding schematics
  • Category Tabs: Different sections for build types
  • Preview Panel: Shows schematic details and 3D preview
  • Download Button: Initiates the download process
  • File Manager: Access local schematic management tools

Downloading Schematics

Method 1: In-Game Interface

  1. Browse or search for the schematic you want
  2. Click "Download" to add it to your queue
  3. Wait for the download to complete
  4. The schematic will automatically appear in your schematics folder

Method 2: Direct URL

  1. Download a schematic from Choculaterie.com
  2. Open LitematicDownloader file manager
  3. Drop the file in the desired folder

Managing Downloads

File Organization

  • Custom Folders: Create your own folder structure
  • Rename Files: Modify schematic & folder names
  • Remove Files: Delete single files or entire folder trees (e.g., removing a top-level folder will also delete all its subfolders and contained files)

Search and Browse

  • Keywords: Search by build name or description
  • Filters: Use size, category, or author filters
  • Tags: Search using specific tags
  • Advanced: Combine multiple search criteria

Browsing Categories

  • Recent: View recently added schematics
  • Popular: Browse most downloaded builds
  • Categories: Explore by build type (build, redstone)
  • Authors: Find builds by specific creators

Common Issues & Solutions

Installation Problems

Mod Not Loading

Problem: LitematicDownloader doesn't appear in-game Solutions:
- Verify mod is in the correct mods folder
- Check Minecraft version compatibility
- Ensure Fabric is installed
- Look for error messages in the log files

Missing Dependencies

Problem: Game crashes or mod features don't work
Solutions:
- Install Litematica mod
- Update to compatible versions
- Check for required library mods
- Verify Fabric API version

Download Issues

Downloads Failing

Problem: Schematics won't download or fail partway
Solutions:
- Check internet connection
- Look on the Choculaterie Status Page
- Restart Minecraft

Files Not Appearing

Problem: Downloaded schematics don't show up in Litematica
Solutions:
- Check the download location setting - Refresh Litematica's file list
- Look in the folder path in both mod match

Interface Problems

Can't Open Interface

Problem: Unable to access LitematicDownloader menu
Solutions:
- Check keybind settings
- Reset keybinds to default
- Restart Minecraft

Interface Not Responding

Problem: Buttons or features don't work
Solutions:
- Close and reopen the interface
- Check for conflicting mods
- Update to latest version
- Reset configuration files

Performance Issues

High Memory Usage

Problem: Minecraft uses too much RAM
Solutions:
- Allocate more RAM to Minecraft
- Update Java version

Configuration

Settings Location

  • Config File: .minecraft/config/litematic-downloader-settings.json
  • Download Folder: Default or custom location
  • Cache Location: Temporary file storage

Getting Help

Log Files

  • Location: .minecraft/logs/latest.log
  • Search for: "LitematicDownloader" entries
  • Common Patterns: Error messages and stack traces

Reporting Issues

  1. Gather Information: Version numbers, error messages, steps to reproduce
  2. Check Logs: Include relevant log entries
  3. Test Isolation: Try with minimal mods installed
  4. Report: Use official channels with detailed information

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