Refresh/Re-render traits of all components in canvas
Question
Is there a way to re-render or refresh traits (which are customs, not built-in traits) of all the components existing whithin the canvas?
Answers (3)
editor.on('component:selected', component => {
component.set({
traits: ['name', 'placeholder']
})
})
mmm what is the point? Your custom traits should already react to component changes (if you created them properly).
Thanks for reporting this, @ahmedderkaoui. Great question about Refresh/Re-render traits of all components in canvas. The recommended approach with Canvas is to use the event-driven API. Start here: Check the GrapesJS documentation for your specific module Look for the on() event listener method Mo...
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