Able to access/delete/drag the locked components in layermanager
You can hide the component from layers with layerable: false property or create your own custom layer manager UI with all the UI logic you need.
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GrapesJS version [x] I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJS What browser are you using? chrome Reproducible demo link https://codepen.io/Harshsne/pen/zxvREjB Describe the bug How to reproduce the bug? Drag and drop the text component What is the expected behavior? It should not be selected /dragged in layermanager What is the current behavior? It is selected /dragged in layermanager Even tried, const layers = editor.Layers; layers.setLocked(comp,true); console.log(layers.isLocked(comp)); Please provide me a workaround until you fix this issue asap. @artf Code of Conduct [x] I agree t...
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You can hide the component from layers with layerable: false property or create your own custom layer manager UI with all the UI logic you need.
The issue you're experiencing where locked components can still be selected, dragged, and deleted in the GrapesJS Layer Manager is a common point of confusion. The locked property on a GrapesJS component primarily controls interactions on the canvas (e.g., preventing selection, dragging, resizing,...
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