Using imported HTML/CSS/JS into the editor shows outlines, but no content, JS Fiddle inside
This issue can be resolved. I simply switched out the HTML/JS application to flat HTML -- disabled all the stupid loading effects. I'll just have an external script when not in editor do fancy stuff. ALL HAIL GRAPEJS.
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You can get the version by typing grapesjs.version into the console
YES: https://jsfiddle.net/75a9u1cf/2/
What is the expected behavior? I am expecting to be able to edit the HTML and content in the editor
Describe the bug detailed The screen is simply white, I can see the shapes and drag elements, but the editor is just not displaying the content
HALF-SOLVED: https://jsfiddle.net/75a9u1cf/3/
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This issue can be resolved. I simply switched out the HTML/JS application to flat HTML -- disabled all the stupid loading effects. I'll just have an external script when not in editor do fancy stuff.
ALL HAIL GRAPEJS.

HALF SOLVED IT, found some stuff on Google:
https://jsfiddle.net/75a9u1cf/3/
But some images still don't work.
Thanks for reporting this, @advancedsoftwarecanada.
The issue with Using imported HTML/CSS/JS into the editor shows outlines, but no content, JS Fiddle inside 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);
-
Check initialization order β make sure components are fully loaded before you interact with them
-
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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