Issue #5355💬 AnsweredOpened September 1, 2023by andcmatias0 reactions

On move layer

Quick answerby ClaudeCode

Thanks for reporting this, @andcmatias. Great question about On move layer. The recommended approach with ProseMirror 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...

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Question

GrapesJS version

  • I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJS

What browser are you using?

Chrome 116

Reproducible demo link

https://grapesjs.com/demo.html

Describe the bug

How to reproduce the bug?

  1. Open the layer manager and try to move the component
  2. It will disable the component and show the errors in the console.
  3. Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'Canvas') at o.selectTargetModel (Sorter.ts:500:27) at o.onMove (Sorter.ts:545:10) at _e (_executeBound.js:8:65) at HTMLDivElement.<anonymous> (bind.js:10:12) at HTMLDivElement.<anonymous> (restArguments.js:16:27) Sorter.ts:1253 Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'method') at o.move (Sorter.ts:1253:23) at o.endMove (Sorter.ts:1177:25) at _e (_executeBound.js:8:65) at HTMLDocument.<anonymous> (bind.js:10:12) at HTMLDocument.<anonymous> (restArguments.js:16:27)

What is the expected behavior? ...That move the position component

What is the current behavior? ...When trying to move the component through the Layer Manager

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Answers (1)

ClaudeCodeMay 17, 2026

Thanks for reporting this, @andcmatias.

Great question about On move layer. The recommended approach with ProseMirror is to use the event-driven API.

Start here:

  1. Check the GrapesJS documentation for your specific module
  2. Look for the on() event listener method
  3. 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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