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-- Global variable to store the name of the block to place
local requiredBlockName = nil
 
-- Helper function to perform a turtle action and check for success, pausing if needed
-- If the action fails, it will print an error, pause, and retry every second until it succeeds.
-- Returns true once the action successfully completes.
local function perform_action(action_func, error_message)
    while not action_func() do
        print("PAUSED: " .. error_message .. " Waiting for obstruction to clear...")
        sleep(1) -- Wait for 1 second before retrying
    end
    print("Resumed: Obstruction cleared.")
    return true
end
 
-- Function to find and select the required block type in the inventory.
-- It prioritizes the currently selected slot if it contains the required block.
-- Otherwise, it searches all other slots.
-- Returns true if the required block is found and selected, false otherwise.
local function findAndSelectRequiredBlock()
    local currentSlot = turtle.getSelectedSlot()
    local currentItem = turtle.getItemDetail(currentSlot)
 
    -- Check if the current slot already has the required block and it's not empty
    if currentItem and currentItem.name == requiredBlockName and currentItem.count > 0 then
        return true
    end
 
    -- Search all slots for the required block
    for i = 1, 16 do
        local item = turtle.getItemDetail(i)
        if item and item.name == requiredBlockName and item.count > 0 then
            turtle.select(i)
            print("Selected slot " .. i .. " containing '" .. requiredBlockName .. "'.")
            return true
        end
    end
 
    return false -- Required block not found in any slot
end
 
-- 1. place: Places a block under the turtle.
-- This function is robust:
-- - It first ensures the required block type is available and selected, pausing if not.
-- - Then, it attempts to place the block. If obstructed, it tries to clear the space
--   (attack for entities, dig for blocks) and retries placement, pausing if necessary.
-- Returns true once a block is successfully placed.
local function place()
    -- Step 1: Ensure we have the required block selected.
    -- This loop will pause the program until the required block is found in the inventory.
    while not findAndSelectRequiredBlock() do
        print("PAUSED: Out of required block type '" .. requiredBlockName .. "'. Waiting for more blocks...")
        sleep(1) -- Wait for 1 second before re-checking inventory
    end
    print("Resumed: Required blocks found.")
 
    -- Step 2: Attempt to place the block, clearing space if obstructed.
    -- This loop will pause the program until the block can be placed.
    while not turtle.placeDown() do
        print("PAUSED: Failed to place block. Attempting to clear space below...")
        -- Try attacking first (for entities)
        if turtle.attackDown() then
            print("Attacked entity below.")
        else
            -- If attacking failed or no entity, try digging (for blocks)
            if turtle.digDown() then
                print("Dug block below.")
            else
                print("Could not clear space below. Retrying...")
            end
        end
        sleep(1) -- Wait for 1 second before retrying placement
    end
    print("Block placed successfully.")
    return true
end
 
-- 2. line: Places a line of blocks of a given length.
-- The turtle will move forward relative to its current facing direction.
-- 'len': The length of the line.
-- Returns true on success (all blocks placed and movements completed).
local function line(len)
    for l = 1, len do
        if not place() then
            -- This should theoretically not be reached due to the robust 'place' function,
            -- but kept for logical completeness.
            return false
        end
 
        if l < len then -- Don't move after placing the last block in the line
            if not perform_action(turtle.forward, "Failed to move forward. Obstruction ahead.") then
                -- This should theoretically not be reached due to the robust 'perform_action' function.
                return false
            end
        end
    end
    return true
end
 
-- 3. platform: Builds a platform of specified length and width.
-- 'len': The length of the platform (along the turtle's initial forward direction).
-- 'wid': The width of the platform (perpendicular to the initial forward direction).
-- Returns true on success (platform fully built).
local function platform(len, wid)
    -- This variable tracks if the current line is being built in the same direction
    -- as the turtle's initial forward direction (e.g., +Z) or the opposite direction (e.g., -Z).
    local current_line_direction_is_initial_forward = true
 
    for w = 1, wid do
        -- Build the current line. The 'line' function always moves turtle.forward().
        -- The 'platform' function ensures the turtle is facing the correct direction before this call.
        if not line(len) then
            return false
        end
 
        if w < wid then -- If not the last row, prepare for the next row
            if current_line_direction_is_initial_forward then
                -- Finished a line moving in the initial forward direction.
                -- Turtle is at the end of the line, facing that direction.
                -- To move to the next row and then face opposite for the next line:
                if not perform_action(turtle.turnRight, "Failed to turn right.") then return false end
                if not perform_action(turtle.forward, "Failed to move forward to next row.") then return false end
                if not perform_action(turtle.turnRight, "Failed to turn right.") then return false end
                current_line_direction_is_initial_forward = false
            else -- current_line_direction_is_initial_forward is false (finished line moving in opposite direction)
                -- Finished a line moving in the opposite direction.
                -- Turtle is at the end of the line, facing that direction.
                -- To move to the next row and then face initial forward for the next line:
                if not perform_action(turtle.turnLeft, "Failed to turn left.") then return false end
                if not perform_action(turtle.forward, "Failed to move forward to next row.") then return false end
                if not perform_action(turtle.turnLeft, "Failed to turn left.") then return false end
                current_line_direction_is_initial_forward = true
            end
        end
    end
 
    return true
end
 
-- Main program logic
local args = { ... }
local length = tonumber(args[1])
local width = tonumber(args[2])
 
-- --- Initialization ---
-- Get the block type from the currently selected slot (usually slot 1 by default)
local initialSlot = turtle.getSelectedSlot()
local initialItem = turtle.getItemDetail(initialSlot)
 
if not initialItem then
    print("Error: No item found in the currently selected slot (" .. initialSlot .. ").")
    print("Please place the desired building block in this slot before running the program.")
    return
end
requiredBlockName = initialItem.name
print("Building with block type: '" .. requiredBlockName .. "' (from slot " .. initialSlot .. ").")
 
-- Validate command-line arguments
if not length or not width or length < 1 or width < 1 then
    print("Usage: buildplatform <length> <width>")
    print("  <length>: The length of the platform (positive number)")
    print("  <width>: The width of the platform (positive number)")
    return
end
 
-- --- Start Construction ---
print("Starting platform construction for " .. length .. "x" .. width .. " platform...")
if platform(length, width) then
    print("Platform built successfully!")
else
    print("Platform construction failed.")
end