Block:drag event not working in touch devices even after including touch plugin
Thanks @joukhar there is actually some inconsistency with the block:drag event and I'll try to fix it in the next release.
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GrapesJS version [X] I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJS What browser are you using? chrome desktop Version 108.0.5359.125 latest Reproducible demo link N/A Describe the bug How to reproduce the bug? when dragging component from block manager, the event is not fired. If is necessary to execute some code in order to reproduce the bug, paste it here below: Code of Conduct [X] I agree to follow this project's Code of Conduct
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Thanks @joukhar there is actually some inconsistency with the block:drag event and I'll try to fix it in the next release.
Thanks for reporting this, @joukhar. Great question about block:drag event not working in touch devices even after including touch plugin. 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()...
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