Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'Canvas') while dragging a component in Layer Manager Panel
I downgraded to v0.21.4 and I don't have the issue anymore, so this is only occurring on the latest version available.
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GrapesJS version [X] I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJS What browser are you using? Chrome v116.0.5845.97 Reproducible demo link https://grapesjs.com/demo.html Describe the bug How to reproduce the bug?Select any component from the canvasOpen the Layer Manager PanelSelect the first "Section" componentUse the arrow to move the section and change the order What is the expected behavior? The section should move the the new position What is the current behavior? The console is throwing an error Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'Canvas') and Uncaught Ty...
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I downgraded to v0.21.4 and I don't have the issue anymore, so this is only occurring on the latest version available.
Having the same issue in the simplest examples. Downgrading do .4 makes it go away. Regression?
Yeah fixed already here. I'll push a new release for the end of this week.
Thank you for reporting this issue. I can confirm the bug as described, and it is reproducible on the official GrapesJS demo (https://grapesjs.com/demo.html) using Chrome v116.0.5845.97, as well as other modern browsers. Root Cause The Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (readin...
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