Video boolean attributes breaks on import
At first look the issue might be here: https://github.com/artf/grapesjs/blob/a850a305b80b8f86c0e7e4fb92b6492c2e5a1957/src/dom_components/model/ComponentVideo.js#L115-L117 indeed in the export/import I'd expect just ... controls> and not ... controls="controls">. The HTML code generator should use single attributes whe...
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Explanation Using https://grapesjs.com/demo.html v0.15.8 on Chrome 77.0.3~ Windows 10 Pro Build 18362 Importing a Video component with any Boolean attribute (controls, loop, autoplay) using the import modal will break all boolean attributes on the component until the component is deleted. Reproduction StepsNavigate to https://grapesjs.com/demo.htmlClear the canvasDrag in a 'Video' BlockEnsure the 'Controls' boolean attribute is checked (should be by default)Open the import code modalClick importBoolean attribute traits no longer work on the componentAlso can't re-import the video with the boo...
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At first look the issue might be here: https://github.com/artf/grapesjs/blob/a850a305b80b8f86c0e7e4fb92b6492c2e5a1957/src/dom_components/model/ComponentVideo.js#L115-L117 indeed in the export/import I'd expect just ... controls> and not ... controls="controls">. The HTML code generator should use s...
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