Cannot expand previously empty layers
Question
GrapesJS version
- I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJS
What browser are you using?
Chrome v120.0.6099.199
Reproducible demo link
https://grapesjs.com/demo.html
Describe the bug
How to reproduce the bug?
- Drag the column 1 block onto the canvas
- Drag any other block into the cell for example text
- Select the cell
- Open the layers panel
What is the expected behavior? We should be able to expand the cell and select the element inside the cell via the layers
<img width="1438" alt="Screenshot 2024-01-10 at 5 42 36 PM" src="https://github.com/GrapesJS/grapesjs/assets/48953676/043150f3-9c71-4886-b923-7b8091b0968f">What is the current behavior? We cannot expand the cell to access any elements inside since the carret isnβt visible.
<img width="1436" alt="Screenshot 2024-01-10 at 5 39 51 PM 1" src="https://github.com/GrapesJS/grapesjs/assets/48953676/b86a865d-6da0-4818-b2bb-a1a8d983cbc9">Code of Conduct
- I agree to follow this project's Code of Conduct
Answers (2)
Good catch, I'll fix it
Thanks for reporting this, @Ju99ernaut.
Great question about Cannot expand previously empty layers. The recommended approach with Canvas 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 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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