This is a repost of MC-791 for Bedrock Edition.
Summary:
If you place a single rail of any type (not adjacent to any other rails), it always faces north-south instead of the direction you're facing.
The behavior should match that of other directional blocks, which are oriented based on which way you are facing when you place them.
Steps to Reproduce:
Place a rail while facing east-west
Place a rail while facing north-south
Observed Results:
The rail always faces north-south.
Expected Results:
The rail should be oriented based on which way you are facing.
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Notes:
Linked issues
is duplicated by 7
BDS-20068
Rails Can't be Placed Based on Player Direction
Resolved
MCPE-64517
Rails always orient North/South
Resolved
MCPE-121564
Rails don't face the player when placed
Resolved
MCPE-126943
rails always look at the same coordinate
Resolved
MCPE-170314
Rails turn the wrong way when placed
Resolved
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@unknown, version 1.20.20.23 was added to the report 3 days ago. Please check "Affects Version/s:" before commenting "Affects 1.20.X", as this only creates spam.
As part of a broader solution, I think this should apply to cartography tables, string, smithing table, & the crafting table. Piston, observer, & stair placement should be improved. Chains should go be able to go sideways.