JS error when moving an element with its child
I guess we should avoid selecting children of already selected components in the first place.
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GrapesJS version[x] I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJSWhat browser are you using? Chrome v104Reproducible demo link https://grapesjs.com/demo.htmlDescribe the bug How to reproduce the bug?Select an elementHold down the CTRL key and select a child elementTry moving these elements What is the expected behavior? Editor does not allow moving What is the current behavior? Move doesn't happen but there is a js error Code of Conduct[X] I agree to follow this project's Code of Conduct
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I guess we should avoid selecting children of already selected components in the first place.
Thanks for reporting this, @RomanGlazkov. Great suggestion about JS error when moving an element with its child! While this specific feature isn't yet in the core API, there are several ways to achieve similar behavior. Using the event system: Alternative approaches: Listen to selector:add for CSS...
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