turtle.dig

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Grid Redstone.png  Function turtle.dig
Attempts to dig the block in front of the turtle.
Syntax turtle.dig()
Returns boolean whether the turtle succeeded in digging.
Part of ComputerCraft
API turtle

Examples

Grid paper.png  Example
Digs the block in front of the turtle.
Code
print(turtle.dig())
Output true if the turtle could dig the block, false if it could not or no block present.



Grid paper.png  Example
Digs the block in front of the turtle, but only if there is a block to dig (saves time).
Code
if turtle.detect() then
 turtle.dig()
end
Output the turtle digs if there is a block in front.