In dev branch when the preview is enabled dragging of components should not be allowed but it does.
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GrapesJS version [x] I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJS What browser are you using? chrome 133 with dev branch as of 02.27.2025 Reproducible demo link clone dev repos as of 02.27.2025 Describe the bug How to reproduce the bug? ... clone repo and build and start ...in demo page click to enter preview mode and try dragging a component. it is allwoed and it makes the canvas run in a semi edit mode until recycled with preview button What is the expected behavior? ... no drag or any edit feature should be disabled in edit mode What is the current behavior? ... If is necessary to execu...
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temporary workaround for the impatient:
editor.on('command:run:before:tlb-move', (command) => {
command.options.abort = editor.Commands.isActive('preview');
});
It appears you've identified a bug in the GrapesJS dev branch where component dragging is still possible even when the editor is in preview mode. This is indeed contrary to the expected behavior, as preview mode should disable all editing interactions, including dragging, resizing, and selecting co...
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