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Learn how to effectively retrieve the current index of a dragged item in the CdkDragMove event object using Angular Material's CDK drag-drop features.
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Accessing the Current Index in CdkDragMove Event in Angular CDK Drag-Drop

When working with Angular's CDK drag-drop module, many developers find themselves needing to access the current index of a dragged item. This requirement often arises when you're building dynamic lists that users can sort or rearrange. Fortunately, there's a straightforward way to achieve this using the Angular *ngFor directive. In this guide, we will explore how to access the index of a dragged item in the CdkDragMove event.

Understanding the Problem

The CdkDragMove event is triggered while an item in a drag-and-drop list is being moved. However, accessing the current index of the item being dragged can seem challenging at first. This can affect tracking the order of items in a list, especially if you're implementing functionality that relies on the item indices for orders or arrangements. Let's see how we can capture this index effectively.

Solution: Using Angular's *ngFor Directive

To get the current index of an item during drag-and-drop operations within a list, we can leverage Angular's *ngFor directive. The *ngFor directive allows you to iterate over a list, creating a context variable for each item you're rendering. Here’s how it works:

Step-by-Step Implementation

Set Up Your List with *ngFor:
Use *ngFor to iterate over your list of items. This provides each item with a local index variable that we can utilize.

Pass the Index to the Drag Move Event:
When creating the draggable item, we can pass the current index to the cdkDragMoved event. This allows us to access the index inside the movement event handler.

Here's a practical example:

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Breaking It Down:

*ngFor="let movie of movies; let i = index": This line iterates through a collection (in this case, movies). The variable i holds the index of the current item.

(cdkDragMoved)="move($event, i)": This is where you capture the index. The move() function will be called whenever the item is dragged, and it receives two parameters: the event object and the current index (i).

Conclusion

By following the above steps, you can easily access the current index of the item being dragged in the Angular CDK component. This approach is great for implementing features that rely on tracking the order of items within lists. Using the *ngFor directive not only simplifies the process but also ensures your code remains clean and maintainable.

Applying this method enhances the interactivity of your application, allowing users to have a smoother experience when sorting items. If you need to modify the functionality or handle additional logic upon drag movements, you can do so within the move() method by utilizing the index you've obtained.

Happy coding! If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to reach out in the comments below!