Move method is not working as expected
Fix for this issue: https://github.com/GrapesJS/grapesjs/pull/5176
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GrapesJS version [X] I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJS What browser are you using? Chrome Reproducible demo link https://codesandbox.io/s/adoring-margulis-873kdv Describe the bug Context Move component method doesn't work as expected. This piece of code doesn't work as expected. this piece of code should work. When sameParent is false and target index is 1, then it won't move to 0 to 1 position for exampleCode of Conduct [X] I agree to follow this project's Code of Conduct
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Fix for this issue: https://github.com/GrapesJS/grapesjs/pull/5176
Thanks @krishnaeverestengineering but this is actually the expected behaviour for moving the component inside the same parent. This is because the at should account also for the index of the component itself. So, if you try to move "Component 1" at index 0 or 1, nothing will happen. If you need to...
Thanks @krishnaeverestengineering but this is actually the expected behaviour for moving the component inside the same parent. This is because the at should account also for the index of the component itself. So, if you try to move "Component 1" at index 0 or 1, nothing will happen. If you need to...
You've identified a critical bug in the GrapesJS Component.prototype.move method. The current implementation contains two main issues that lead to incorrect component placement and, in some cases, prevent components from moving at all, especially when moving within the same parent. Root Cause Analy...
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