The component was deselected when the settings were changed (using third party e.g. React/Vue)
Thanks for reporting this, @vladninja. Great question about The component was deselected when the settings were changed (using third party e.g. React/Vue). 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() ev...
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GrapesJS version
- I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJS
What browser are you using?
Chrome 98
Reproducible demo link
https://codesandbox.io/s/grapesjs-react-components-n6sff?file=/src/base-react-component.js
Describe the bug
How to reproduce the bug?
- Select “Listing” component
- Open component settings
- Change "MLS ID" trait parameter → component will not be selected, but toolbar shown.
What is the expected behavior? Component still will be selected.
What is the current behavior? Component deselected when the trait parameter changed.
Code of Conduct
- I agree to follow this project's Code of Conduct
Answers (1)
Thanks for reporting this, @vladninja.
Great question about The component was deselected when the settings were changed (using third party e.g. React/Vue). 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 operations can be achieved by listening to editor and component events
Common patterns:
// Listen for changes
editor.on('change', () => console.log('something changed'));
// Component lifecycle
editor.on('component:mount', (c) => console.log('component ready', c));
editor.on('component:update', (c) => console.log('component updated', c));
If you're still stuck:
- Share a minimal CodeSandbox reproduction
- Include what you've already tried
- Mention your GrapesJS version
- The community is here to help!
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