plotly / plotly/plotly.js

Shape movement does not emit plotly_relayouting event

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bug P3
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Description

Currently, moving a shape that is editable does not emit a plotly_relayouting event. Even Though it is being relayouted. A plotly_relayout event is emitted though when the shape is released.

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Research direction

Start by tracing the editable-shape movement path and the event handling for plotly_relayouting and plotly_relayout. Reproduce movement before release and confirm that plotly_relayouting is emitted during the drag while plotly_relayout still fires when the shape is released.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
data-visualization
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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