Need some clarification on variables in blockdata

[xTomCat]

I'm pretty new to skript, i have an issue that essentially boils down to this. I don't seem to be able to use variables in blockdata. Here's my skript, am i doing something wrong?
```
command /ametest:
trigger:
set {_a} to "south"
set block at player's location to amethyst_cluster[facing={_a}]
```

 

[Doodle]

I'll do some research and get back to you.

 

[Doodle]

On second thought, no research needed. I see your error. If you want to use variables in triggers or events, you have to use "%" around the variable. For example, %{_a}%. Your code would look something like this:

command /ametest:
    trigger:
        set {_a} to "south"
        set block at player's location to amethyst_cluster[facing=%{_a}%]

Let me know if you still have issues, and I'll try to help you.