BlockManager config "appendOnClick" does not work anymore
Thanks @rhoenerSBS the issue was fixed here and will be available in the next release.
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GrapesJS version
- I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJS
What browser are you using?
Chrome v131
Reproducible demo link
https://jsfiddle.net/0uaxn2vc/2/
Describe the bug
How to reproduce the bug?
- open link to fiddle
- select body or other component where components can be added
- try to add component only by clicking the block and not with drag and drop
- that used to work but does not anymore even with appendOnClick: true in the BlockManager config
What is the expected behavior? component should be added on click only
What is the current behavior? error in console: "BlockView.ts:58 Uncaught TypeError: c.setDropContent is not a function" and component does not get added
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- I agree to follow this project's Code of Conduct
Answers (2)
Thanks @rhoenerSBS the issue was fixed here and will be available in the next release.
Thanks for reporting this, @rhoenerSBS.
Great question about BlockManager config "appendOnClick" does not work anymore. The recommended approach with Components 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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