syncWithLocation won't work correctly
Hi,
I use refine 4.54.1 and refine mui 5.21. I have got extended datagrid, for dynamic multi filtering. Normally, filters works fine. When i copy page url while filtered, and paste it to url bar, filters will be deleted immediatly.
My "syncWithLocation" properties true in App.tsx
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Based on the information provided in the knowledge sources, it appears that you're experiencing an issue with the
syncWithLocation feature in refine. This feature is designed to synchronize the table state (including filters, sorting, and pagination) with the URL parameters. However, there are a few known issues and considerations related to this functionality.
The behavior you're describing, where filters are deleted immediately when pasting a filtered URL, suggests that there might be a problem with how the filters are being applied or synchronized with the URL.
Here are a few points to consider:
1. According to the useDataGrid documentation (https://refine.dev/docs/ui-integrations/material-ui/hooks/use-data-grid/#syncwithlocation-), the syncWithLocation property should be set to true in the useDataGrid hook, not just in the App.tsx file. Make sure you've set it correctly in your component using the DataGrid:
2. There's a known issue described in GitHub issue #5517 (https://github.com/refinedev/refine/issues/5517) where using useDataGrid with syncWithLocation set to true can trigger duplicate requests. While this doesn't directly address your problem, it indicates that there might be some underlying issues with the synchronization process.
3. Another relevant issue is described in GitHub issue #4097 (https://github.com/refinedev/refine/issues/4097), where sorting parameters were not being properly applied when loading a page from a URL. This suggests that there might be similar issues with filter parameters.
4. If you're using custom filter logic or have modified the default behavior of the DataGrid, make sure that your implementation is compatible with the syncWithLocation feature.
Given the complexity of this issue and the lack of specific information about your implementation, it's difficult to provide a definitive solution. However, here are some steps you can try:
1. Ensure that you're using the latest versions of @refinedev/core and @refinedev/mui.
2. Double-check that syncWithLocation is set to true in both your App.tsx and in the useDataGrid hook.
3. Try implementing a workaround similar to the one suggested in GitHub issue #6300 (https://github.com/refinedev/refine/issues/6300):
This effect should help synchronize the filters from the URL to your DataGrid component.
If these steps don't resolve the issue, you may want to create a new issue on the refine GitHub repository with a minimal reproducible example of your specific implementation. The refine team or community members might be able to provide more targeted assistance.
useDataGrid documentation (https://refine.dev/docs/ui-integrations/material-ui/hooks/use-data-grid/#syncwithlocation-)
GitHub issue #5517 (https://github.com/refinedev/refine/issues/5517)
GitHub issue #4097 (https://github.com/refinedev/refine/issues/4097)
GitHub issue #6300 (https://github.com/refinedev/refine/issues/6300)
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deep-jadeOP•2mo ago
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React.useEffect(() => {
if (params && params.filters) {
setFilters(params.filters);
}
}, [params]);
this works for me, but why i need that?
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I'm glad to hear that the suggested code snippet worked for you. Let me explain why you needed to add this
useEffect hook:
1. Synchronization Issue: The syncWithLocation feature in refine is designed to automatically synchronize the table state (including filters) with the URL parameters. However, as mentioned in GitHub issue #6300 (https://github.com/refinedev/refine/issues/6300), there's a known limitation with how this synchronization works.
2. One-way Sync: According to the explanation provided by a refine team member in the issue, the syncWithLocation feature works in one direction:
- It infers parameters from the URL at the initial render.
- After that, changes in the table state update the URL.
- However, if there are changes in the URL that don't cause a re-mount of the hook, those changes are not automatically synced back to the internal states of the table.
3. Workaround: The useEffect hook you've implemented serves as a workaround for this limitation. It actively listens for changes in the URL parameters (params) and manually updates the filters using the setFilters function when the URL changes.
4. Ensuring Two-way Sync: This approach ensures that any changes to the filters in the URL (like when you paste a filtered URL) are reflected in the table's state, creating a two-way synchronization that the built-in syncWithLocation doesn't fully provide.
The refine team acknowledges this as an area for improvement. As stated in the issue:
"We've discussed some changes and refactors about this feature with the team before but it wasn't prioritized. We don't want this issue to be resolved partially and only work for some use cases such as only clearing it when query params are emptied."
Until a more comprehensive solution is implemented, this useEffect workaround is necessary to ensure that your filters are properly synchronized when the URL changes externally (like when pasting a new URL).
GitHub issue #6300 (https://github.com/refinedev/refine/issues/6300)
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