Default Content is getting Inserted while using setComponents if Tag Body is empty
You have defined the default content in the component definition, so, an empty one will use that as default. Just move that content from component definition to the paragraph block.
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Version: Latest
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Are you able to reproduce the bug from the demo?
- Yes
- No
What is the expected behavior? Component with empty body should not be populated with default content.
What is the current behavior? When we create an empty node and pass it on to GrapesJS as input using setComponents(), the component extending TextNode adds default content if tag body is empty.
Describe the bug detailed When we create an empty node and pass it on to GrapesJS as input using setComponents(), the component extending TextNode adds default content if tag body is empty. We have use cases where some tags might be empty. Is there a way we can handle where we can disable it inserting it via setComponents?
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You have defined the default content in the component definition, so, an empty one will use that as default.
Just move that content from component definition to the paragraph block.
@artf Any help here?
Thanks @artf! Completely forgot about adding at block level.
Thanks for reporting this, @harsh201.
The issue with Default Content is getting Inserted while using setComponents if Tag Body is empty appears to be a race condition or state management timing problem. This typically happens when component lifecycle events and DOM modifications overlap, creating an inconsistent state.
What to try:
- Add a setTimeout wrapper to ensure the DOM has settled:
setTimeout(() => {
// your operation here
}, 0);
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Check initialization order β make sure components are fully loaded before you interact with them
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Use the editor's event system β listen to completion events:
editor.on('component:mount', (component) => {
// safe to interact with component here
});
Recommended next steps:
- Test with the latest GrapesJS version if you haven't
- Provide a minimal reproducible example (CodeSandbox) β this helps the team identify the root cause faster
- Include GrapesJS version, browser, and console errors in your report
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