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blockly > dragging > BlockDragStrategy > startDrag
dragging.BlockDragStrategy.startDrag() method
Handles any setup for starting the drag, including disconnecting the block from any parent blocks.
Signature:
startDrag(e?: PointerEvent): void;
Parameters
| Parameter |
Type |
Description |
| e |
PointerEvent |
(Optional) |
Returns:
void
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Last updated 2024-09-18 UTC.
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