Trait's `setValue()` method not called when value changes
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GrapesJS version [X] I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJS What browser are you using? Chrome latest Reproducible demo link https://codesandbox.io/p/sandbox/withered-rgb-xmw8gk Describe the bug How to reproduce the bug?Open code sandboxSelect "body" (type: 'wrapper') - observe alert about getting value from custom source (trait.getValue() is called)Try to change the value (trait: custom, the only one there) - observe the "setValue()" is not called as no alert is shown What is the expected behavior? An alert "Setting global value to " + value is shown What is the current behavior? Al...
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Thank you! I verified and it is working as expected!
From what I can see the Trait.setValue() is not called when the value comes from an input. Instead the setTargetValue() is called which doesn't check if the setValue() method of the trait definition is there. Also, the Trait.setValue() checks for the setValue key in attributes whereas Trait.getValu...
I tried following this discussion to get it working but as you can see in the sandbox it just doesn't work.
The issue you're encountering stems from how GrapesJS handles custom trait types and their value management. When you define a trait with type: 'custom' without explicitly registering a custom trait type with that ID, GrapesJS doesn't have the necessary model and view logic to properly bind the UI...
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