Editor crashes and template wonβt load (TypeError reading type)
Please provide an isolated, reproducible demo cause that seems to come from your code logic and not related to the core
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GrapesJS version [x] I confirm to use the latest version of GrapesJS What browser are you using? Chrome Version 143.0.7499.193 Reproducible demo link https://app.rechat.com/dashboard/marketing/history/Letter?printCampaignId=28f0587d-8738-4fd6-8087-da3167f6d737&action=edit Describe the bug How to reproduce the bug? Open Rechat Studio editor and try to load/open this template: https://app.rechat.com/dashboard/marketing/history/Letter?printCampaignId=28f0587d-8738-4fd6-8087-da3167f6d737&action=edit Wait for the editor to load the content. The editor crashes and shows βSomething went wrongβ. Open...
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Please provide an isolated, reproducible demo cause that seems to come from your code logic and not related to the core
The GrapesJS editor crash with a TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'type') when loading your template is caused by malformed HTML within the content you are trying to load. Specifically, certain div elements have a data-block attribute but lack a data-type attribute, which is...
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