Utilizing the power of d3.js within Angular 4

Currently, I have successfully implemented code to draw a polygon using the mouse in a normal JavaScript file. Now, I am looking to replicate the same functionality in my TypeScript file.

Below is an excerpt from my d3.js file:

//D3.JS VERSION 3
//---------------------------
var dragger = d3.behavior.drag()
.on('drag', handleDrag)
.on('dragend', function(d){
    dragging = false;
});


function handleDrag() {
    if(drawing) return;
    var dragCircle = d3.select(this), newPoints = [], circle;
    dragging = true;
    var poly = d3.select(this.parentNode).select('polygon');
    var circles = d3.select(this.parentNode).selectAll('circle');

    for (var i = 0; i < circles[0].length; i++) {
        circle = d3.select(circles[0][i]);
        newPoints.push([circle.attr('cx'), circle.attr('cy')]);
    }
      poly.attr('points', newPoints);

          console.log('newPoints', newPoints);
    dragArea = d3.polygonArea(newPoints);
    console.log('dragArea',dragArea);
     d3.select("#toolTipArea").text('Area = '+dragArea+' sqft');

    dragCircle
    .attr('cx', d3.event.x)
    .attr('cy', d3.event.y)
        .on("mousemove", function(){return tooltip.style("top", (event.pageY-10)+"px").style("left",(event.pageX+10)+"px").text(""+dragArea+"sqft")})
        .on("mouseout", function(){return tooltip.style("visibility", "visible").text(""+dragArea+"sqft")})
        .on("mouseover", function(){return tooltip.style("visibility", "visible").text(""+dragArea+"sqft")});

}

The above code functions correctly in a normal HTML and JavaScript setup.
Now, I am trying to incorporate this code into my angular4 project. However, I encountered a few challenges with my TypeScript file. Even after updating to the latest version of d3.js (version 4).

1) The first issue arises with:

To address compatibility issues in version 4, I had to modify the 'd3.behavior.drag()' function as follows:

     this.dragger = d3.drag()
         .on("drag", this.handleDrag())
         .on("end", this.endDrag()); 

2) There is also an issue with the handleDrag() method, as shown below: https://i.sstatic.net/xMdvz.png

Specifically, dealing with references to '.this' and 'this.parentNode' presents challenges in Angular compared to a standard JS implementation.

3) Another error occurred at: https://i.sstatic.net/h6MIB.png


These errors cropped up while attempting to integrate the traditional d3.js functionality into my TypeScript file within the context of Angular 4. I seek guidance on how to properly handle such calls in an Angular environment.
Thank you.

Answer №1

Ensure that the function itself is passed, not its return value, by removing the parentheses (()):

this.dragger = d3.drag()
     .on("drag", this.handleDrag)
     .on("end", this.endDrag); 

To address your other concern, utilize (this as any).parentNode to allow this to be interpreted as an object and prevent TypeScript errors.

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