Layer visibility does not work properly
Thanks for the report @tranthanhhoa I'll fix it in the next release, but I think I'll keep the visibility change more like a global condition, so the hidden component won't be visible on all devices.
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Version: 0.17.4
How to reproduce
- Switch to tablet or mobile mode
- Hide the selected component by toggling the visibility icon of Layer
- Switch to desktop mode.
Result
- The visibility icon is still disabled while the hidden components is showing.
Expected
- After switch to desktop the visibility icon is enabled.
Answers (2)
Thanks for the report @tranthanhhoa I'll fix it in the next release, but I think I'll keep the visibility change more like a global condition, so the hidden component won't be visible on all devices.
Thanks for reporting this, @tranthanhhoa. Great question about Layer visibility does not work properly. The recommended approach with Components is to use the event-driven API. Start here: Check the GrapesJS documentation for your specific module Look for the on() event listener method Most operati...
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