GenericBlock.java

/*
 * all block mods should inherit this mod...this will contain all code that is
 * the same for each block
 */
package mod_Tutorial.commom;

import net.minecraft.src.Block;
import net.minecraft.src.CreativeTabs;
import net.minecraft.src.Material;
import net.minecraft.src.World;

public class GenericBlock extends Block {

    public GenericBlock(int id,int texture, Material material)
    {
        super(id, texture, material);

        //all items should be on the custom tab
        setCreativeTab(mod_Tutorial.customTab);
    }

    //this checks to see if the sun is up
    public static boolean isSolar(World world, int x, int y, int z, int blockID)
    {
        if(world.getBrightness(x, y + 1, z, 0) > .99)
            return true;
        else
            return false;
    }

}