Unable to Prevent Dropdown Opening Using preventDefault() in Wix Studio

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Question:
I’m attempting to disable the default opening behavior of a dropdown menu and instead trigger a lightbox when clicked. I’ve tried implementing the preventDefault() method, but Wix doesn’t seem to recognize it, and the desired behavior isn’t achieved.

Product:
Wix Studio Editor

What are you trying to achieve:
Dear Wix Community,

I’m encountering an issue with preventing the default opening behavior of a dropdown menu in Wix Studio. I’ve attempted to utilize the preventDefault() method to disable the dropdown’s opening and instead trigger a lightbox when clicked. However, Wix Studio doesn’t seem to recognize or respond to the preventDefault() method, resulting in the dropdown menu opening unexpectedly.

My goal is to modify the default behavior of the dropdown menu so that clicking it doesn’t open the menu but instead opens a lightbox. To achieve this, I’ve tried implementing the preventDefault() method within my Wix Code file. However, despite my efforts, Wix Studio continues to execute the default action of opening the dropdown menu, rendering my attempts fruitless.

I’ve explored various potential solutions, including:

  • Ensuring the correct syntax and placement of the preventDefault() method within the Wix Code file.
  • Verifying that the target element (the dropdown menu) is properly identified and referenced.
  • Checking for any potential conflicts or errors within the Wix Code file that might be interfering with the preventDefault() method.

Despite these efforts, the issue persists. I’m reaching out to the Wix community for assistance in resolving this matter. Any insights or suggestions on how to effectively prevent dropdown opening and trigger a lightbox using preventDefault() in Wix Studio would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

What have you already tried:

import wixWindow from 'wix-window';

$w.onReady(function () {
//Add your code for this event here: 
$w("#dropdown1").onChange((event) => {
//Prevent the default action of the dropdown
event.preventDefault();
//Open the lightbox with the id #page1
wixWindow.openLightbox("#page1");
});
});
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