[MC-279530] Inconsistent naming of block states for the modes of structure blocks and test blocks

The Bug:

Inconsistent naming of block states for the modes of structure blocks and test blocks.

Structure blocks refer to their mode state as "mode" while test blocks refer to their mode state as "test_block_mode". This is inconsistent.

Steps to Reproduce:

Summon both a structure block and a test block using the command provided below.

/setblock ~1 ~ ~1 minecraft:structure_block

/setblock ~1 ~ ~1 minecraft:test_block

Enable the F3 debug screen and look at the block states of both of the blocks.

Observed Behavior:

There is inconsistent naming of block states for the modes of structure blocks and test blocks.

Expected Behavior:

The naming of block states for the modes of structure block and test blocks would be consistent.

Linked issues

relates to 1

MC-261189 Inconsistent naming of block states for sniffer and turtle eggs Resolved

Comments 3

haykam 2025-01-15T22:05:16Z

There seems to be a change in name convention for block state properties, with more properties getting their relevant block prefixed in their name. For example:

sculk_sensor_phase
trial_spawner_state
vault_state
creaking_heart_state

I assume these are intended because there is no inconsistency with a separate phase or state property.

In addition, comparators have their own separate mode block state property.

[Mojang] Triage Team 2025-01-16T08:07:07Z

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After consideration, the issue is being closed as Invalid.

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haykam 2025-01-23T05:49:46Z

Despite this issue being marked invalid, the block state property for test blocks was in fact renamed from test_block_mode to mode in Minecraft snapshot 25w04a.