HTML Builder

Vue DnD Kit provides a sophisticated HTML Builder component that enables visual construction and manipulation of HTML structures through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.

Overview

The HTML Builder component is a powerful tool for creating and managing HTML structures with these key features:

1. Visual HTML Construction: Create complex layouts without writing code
2. Intuitive Tree View: Manage the hierarchy of elements
3. Component Palette: Drag and drop pre-defined components
4. Real-time Configuration: Edit element properties on the fly
5. Interactive Preview: See your changes as you make them

Demo

The HTML Builder component is available as a separate demo due to its complexity and size:

Live Demo: HTML Builder

Usage

Since the HTML Builder is a complex component with many features, it's best to use it directly from the package rather than copying its code.

Installation

You can add the HTML Builder component to your project with:

# Using the component CLI
pnpm dlx @vue-dnd-kit/components add HTMLBuilder

Basic Setup

Import and use the component in your Vue application:

<script setup>
  import { HTMLBuilderBase } from './components/HTMLBuilder';
</script>

<template>
  <HTMLBuilderBase />
</template>

Key Features

Tree Structure

The HTML Builder provides a visual tree representation of your HTML structure:

• Element Hierarchy: See and manage the nesting of elements
• Element Selection: Click on tree items to edit their properties
• Expand/Collapse: Toggle visibility of nested elements
• Drag and Drop: Reorganize elements by dragging them in the tree

Visual Editing

The central canvas provides an interactive editing experience:

• WYSIWYG Interface: See your changes as you make them
• Direct Manipulation: Move and resize elements on the canvas
• Element Selection: Click elements to select them for editing
• Visual Feedback: Highlighted active elements and drop zones

Component Configuration

Comprehensive property editing for HTML elements:

• Style Properties: Adjust dimensions, borders, colors, etc.
• Element Attributes: Manage IDs, classes, and other attributes
• Content Editing: Modify text and other content
• Visibility Control: Toggle element visibility

Additional Resources

For a deeper exploration of the HTML Builder's features and capabilities, visit:

• GitHub Repository
• Live Demo

Usage Tips

When using the HTML Builder, keep in mind these helpful shortcuts:

• Shift: Required to move elements
• Escape: Cancels the currently selected element
• Ctrl: Swap elements instead of transferring when dragging
• Element selection can be done by clicking on items in the tree