"/" in classes changing to "-"
I also faced the same problem. After looing into the source, I found this is due to https://github.com/artf/grapesjs/blob/8b423fdf093865a6bf55dc8285030ce99c111d6d/src/selectormanager/model/Selector.js#L123 Based on https://github.com/artf/grapesjs/blob/8b423fdf093865a6bf55dc8285030ce99c111d6d/src/selectormanager/confi...
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Version: ^0.17.19
Are you able to reproduce the bug from the demo?
- Yes
- No
What is the expected behavior? I would expect the class to stay exactly the same as I name it.
Describe the bug detailed
When you add a class that contains a slash "/" character in it , in the DOM, it changes the slash character to a dash "-".
Describe the bug detailed <img width="387" alt="Snímka obrazovky 2021-07-15 o 12 01 57" src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/75263268/125770945-6e83a6f8-d212-420c-968c-659f7c59941a.png"> <img width="823" alt="Snímka obrazovky 2021-07-15 o 12 02 02" src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/75263268/125770947-973bc9de-d515-4b7f-b47a-8b815b69d17d.png">
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I also faced the same problem. After looing into the source, I found this is due to
I added the following option to fix my issue
var editor = grapesjs.init({ selectorManager: { escapeName: name => name }, // other options )
However, I do not know the motivation behind the escapeName method in selector.js
https://github.com/artf/grapesjs/blob/8b423fdf093865a6bf55dc8285030ce99c111d6d/src/selector_manager/model/Selector.js#L118
Thanks for reporting this, @simxn1.
The issue with "/" in classes changing to "-" appears to be a race condition or state management timing problem. This typically happens when component lifecycle events and DOM modifications overlap, creating an inconsistent state.
What to try:
- Add a setTimeout wrapper to ensure the DOM has settled:
setTimeout(() => {
// your operation here
}, 0);
-
Check initialization order — make sure components are fully loaded before you interact with them
-
Use the editor's event system — listen to completion events:
editor.on('component:mount', (component) => {
// safe to interact with component here
});
Recommended next steps:
- Test with the latest GrapesJS version if you haven't
- Provide a minimal reproducible example (CodeSandbox) — this helps the team identify the root cause faster
- Include GrapesJS version, browser, and console errors in your report
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