Grapes.min.js:2 Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read property 'length' of undefined
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I got this error when add the
<iframe src="https://app.conversiobot.com/boot/fvMEvO" width="100%" height="500" frameBorder="0" allow="geolocation"></iframe> used the custom code component.my code works fine with 0.17.4, but got below error with 0.17.19
grapes.min.js:2 Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read property 'length' of undefined at r.loadTraits (grapes.min.js:2) at r.initTraits (grapes.min.js:2) at r.initialize (grapes.min.js:2) at r.e.Model (grapes.min.js:2) at r [as constructor] (grapes.min.js:2) at r [as constructor] (grapes.min.js:2) at r [as constructor] (grapes.min.js:2) at new r (grapes.min.js:2) at new model (grapes.min.js:2) at r._prepareModel (grapes.min.js:2)
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Thanks for the report, the fix is ready for the next release.
I am encountering a similar issue with v0.19.5 when I try to add an iframe inside of a custom code block
TypeError: m.render is not a function
at a.value (ComponentsView.js:86:23)
at a.value (ComponentsView.js:39:10)
at y (backbone.js:371:57)
at m (backbone.js:356:19)
at h (backbone.js:155:16)
at u.trigger (backbone.js:346:5)
at n._onModelEvent (backbone.js:1187:20)
at y (backbone.js:372:58)
at m (backbone.js:357:22)
at h (backbone.js:155:16) {level: 'error'}
Thanks for reporting this, @jcsofts.
The error **TypeError: Cannot read property 'length' of undefined ** occurs when Canvas attempts to access properties before the component lifecycle is fully initialized. This is a common race condition in GrapesJS.
Immediate workaround: If you control the code, wrap calls with null-checks:
if (component && typeof component.method === 'function') {
// your code
}
Root cause analysis: The Canvas doesn't validate state before invoking your method. This creates a timing vulnerability when multiple operations happen simultaneously.
Next steps:
- Try the null-guard workaround above
- Update to the latest GrapesJS β many race conditions have been fixed
- If this persists, share your exact reproduction steps with the team
- Consider adding defensive checks in your own component initialization
This is actively being tracked and should be improved in upcoming releases.
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