I was wondering if anyone else noticed that even when you create a simple 4 box recipe it has to still be made in a crafting table?
Example, I I created a wood type and try to use it to make a crafting table in my player crafting area and it does not work, but when crafted in a regular crafting table it is no problem!
Also you have shapeless recipes, but they compact and do not keep the layout,!
Example. 2 planks in any to crafting boxes give stick. but when u use shapeless all you need to do is drop to planks in one crafting box and you will get sticks.
Just thought I would share.
KB
Non shapeless recipes are fixed grid. The recipe type you are aiming for are planned for next releases: https://mcreator.net/tracker/issue/43340