Editor Destroy method throws an error in React
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GrapesJS version [X] I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJS What browser are you using? Chrome 98 Reproducible demo link https://codesandbox.io/s/withered-rain-z74rst?file=/src/App.js Describe the bug How to reproduce the bug?Unmount child elementCreate useEffect with callback where editor is destroyed What is the expected behavior? No error What is the current behavior? Throws error, because cannot find an element. At least a getBody() returns null. Stack trace from fork 0.18.3 with disabled minifaction. In case code sandbox disappears: Code of Conduct [X] I agree to follow this pro...
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Thanks for reporting this, @Townsheriff. Great question about Editor Destroy method throws an error in React. 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 o...
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